The inland passenger water transport sector in France shows a forecasted growth from 291 enterprises in 2024 to 293 enterprises by 2028. This slight progress reflects a minimal increase in annual enterprise numbers.
From 2024 to 2025, the sector experiences a 0.34% year-on-year growth, and between 2025 and 2026, the growth is around 0.34% as well. The industry then stabilizes from 2026 to 2028 with no further increase. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this 5-year period demonstrates a marginal growth trend.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in passenger services, increased focus on sustainable practices, and potential impacts from regulatory changes or economic shifts that could influence the number of enterprises in this sector.
