Global Volume of Rail Freight Transport by Country

Analyzing the global volume of rail freight transport by country in 2024 reveals that China and Russia dominate with substantial trillion tonne kilometers (3.1736 and 2.509 respectively). Australia's volume stands at 0.46673, followed by Canada at 0.41348. Germany, Poland, and France show relatively lower values. Other countries like Uzbekistan, Sweden, Japan, and more have minor contributions, decreasing progressively down to Albania.

Over the past year, China witnessed a 1.95% increase while Australia showed a 1.13% rise in rail freight transport volume. On the contrary, Canada experienced a 1.48% reduction. Notably, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria saw significant growth, 13.79% and 7.82% respectively, while Estonia experienced a drastic downturn with a 16% decrease. The average compound annual growth rates (CAGR) over the past five years indicate diverse trends globally, signaling shifting demands and transport dynamics.

Future trends to watch:

  • Continued growth in China's rail freight volume influenced by expansion in infrastructure and economic activity.
  • Potential recovery in declining regions like Canada and Japan depending on policy shifts and investments in rail infrastructure.
  • Increased emphasis on sustainability may drive growth in European countries that have shown varied performance recently.

Top countries in Volume of Rail Freight Transport by Country

# 10 Countries Million Tonne Kilometers Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 China 3,173,600 2023 +1.59% +1.95% View data
2 2 Russian Federation 2,509,000 2023
3 3 Australia 466,730 2023 +1.39% +1.13% View data
4 4 Canada 413,480 2023 +1.77% -1.48% View data
5 5 Germany 132,550 2023 +1.19% +0.39% View data
6 6 Poland 60,270 2023 +1.63% +0.3% View data
7 7 France 34,880 2023 -1.15% +0.6% View data
8 8 Uzbekistan 24,110 2023 +0.66% +1% View data
9 9 Sweden 23,270 2023 +0.48% +0.42% View data
10 10 Austria 22,270 2023 +0.48% +0.25% View data