In 2023, Germany led European railway transport with a notable 47.28 million tonne kilometers, although it saw a 2.75% decline. Italy and Hungary experienced significant growth at 12.04% and 9.91% respectively, illustrating their expanding share of transport equipment. France witnessed a sharp decline of 26.55%, while Spain fell by 21.29%. The Netherlands had a minor increase of 0.78%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion in Italy and Hungary, driven by infrastructure improvements.
- The potential rebound in France, as efforts to modernize the network may close negative gaps.
- An eye on technological advancements, potentially impacting transport efficiencies across all countries.
Top countries in Railway Transport Volume of Transport Equipment Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 47.28 | 2023 | +42.88% | -2.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 11.37 | 2023 | +12.34% | +12.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 8.48 | 2023 | +1.4% | -0.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 5.78 | 2023 | +6.93% | +9.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 4.36 | 2023 | +0.74% | +3.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 3.2 | 2023 | -13.66% | -26.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 2.77 | 2023 | -0.56% | -1.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 2.6 | 2023 | -13.7% | -16.05% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.63 | 2023 | +27.44% | +0.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 1.6 | 2023 | -49.85% | -21.29% | View data |