Rail passenger transport movements in Sweden experienced significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, peaking at 14.62 billion passenger kilometers in 2019 before plummeting to 8.03 billion in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery began in 2022 with a substantial 60.45% increase, but 2023 saw an 11.48% drop, bringing the value to 11.4 billion passenger kilometers. The overall trend over the past 5 years indicates a negative CAGR of -3.39%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Gradual recovery is expected with steady growth, indicated by a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.64%.
- Passenger movements are projected to increase modestly each year, reaching 11.87 billion passenger kilometers by 2028.
- Potential influences include economic recovery, increased environmental awareness driving rail usage, and technological advancements in rail transport.