Global inland transport infrastructure investment exhibits significant variability among countries. As of 2024, China leads by a substantial margin with 741.79 billion euros, markedly surpassing Japan's investment of 49.013 billion euros and Germany's 28.028 billion euros. Other notable investments include Italy at 16.394 billion euros and the Russian Federation at 13.332 billion euros. Smaller investments were observed in countries like Greece, Belarus, and Slovakia, with figures below 2 billion euros. Remarkably minor investments occurred in Montenegro, Republic of, with 0.034614 billion euros.
Year-on-year variations from 2023 demonstrate that Italy and the Czech Republic experienced the highest growth rates in infrastructure investment, with increases of 11.17% and 13.95%, respectively. Conversely, Mexico and Hungary witnessed declines, with Mexico’s investment decreasing by 2.61% and Hungary’s by 3.1%. In the short term, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years for many countries reflects steady investment growth, particularly for Sweden, Austria, and Estonia.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in investment patterns due to geopolitical developments, economic fluctuations, and policy changes. Special attention should be given to emerging economies and their evolving infrastructure needs, as well as the impact of technology and sustainability initiatives on transport infrastructure investments.
Top countries in Inland Transport Infrastructure Investment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 741,790,000,000 | 2023 | +1.16% | +2.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 49,013,000,000 | 2023 | +0.25% | +1.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 28,028,000,000 | 2023 | +0.73% | +3.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 16,394,000,000 | 2023 | +4.54% | +11.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russian Federation | 13,332,000,000 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7,031,900,000 | 2023 | +4.01% | +4.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 6,246,900,000 | 2023 | +6.81% | +3.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 5,510,800,000 | 2023 | +3.08% | +7.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4,032,400,000 | 2023 | +1.43% | +5.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3,435,600,000 | 2023 | +2.09% | +13.95% | View data |
