The European Inland Waterway Passenger Transport HICP indicates substantial disparities among countries. As of 2024, Poland leads with a notable increase of 27.4%, followed closely by Lithuania at 25%, and Luxembourg at 21.8%. Greece also shows a significant adjustment at 19.7%. In contrast, Romania and Germany have moderate increases below 10%, while major European countries like France and Netherlands remain below 5%. Italy and Portugal exhibit minimal changes with values under 0.6%. These variations reflect diverse economic conditions and demand-supply dynamics within the inland waterway passenger transport sector across Europe.
Looking ahead, future trends include:
- Impact of environmental policies on transport and related costs.
- Fluctuations due to geopolitical and economic changes.
- Expansion or contraction in tourism influencing demand.
- Technological advances enhancing service efficiency.
- Varying investment levels in regional waterway infrastructure affecting growth rates.
Top countries in Inland Waterway Passenger Transport HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent, Change on Previous Period | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 27.4 | 2022 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 25 | 2022 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Luxembourg | 21.8 | 2022 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 19.7 | 2022 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 9.5 | 2022 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 9.3 | 2022 | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.2 | 2022 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 1.6 | 2022 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.6 | 2022 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.3 | 2022 | View data |
