Between 2013 and 2023, the passenger road transport by passenger cars in the Netherlands showed modest fluctuations, peaking at 145.4 billion passenger kilometers in 2013 and hitting a low of 118.6 billion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the value stood at 142.84 billion passenger kilometers, marking a return to near pre-pandemic levels. The year-on-year variation for 2023 was relatively stable at -0.011%. The five-year CAGR ending in 2023 was calculated at -0.26%, indicating a slight decline over this period.
Future forecasts until 2028 suggest a stabilization in passenger road transport volumes, with values hovering around 142.33 billion passenger kilometers. The forecasted five-year CAGR is 0%, implying no significant growth or decline, and the overall five-year growth rate is also minimal at 0.01%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of advancements in electric vehicle technology, changes in public transport policies, and broader adoption of remote working practices which could all influence road transport demand. Monitoring environmental regulations and shifts in consumer behavior towards more sustainable travel options will also be critical.
