In 2023, Germany led European railway transport with 32.93 million tonne kilometers, showing a 3.1% year-on-year increase. Poland and Italy followed with decreased shares of -1.14% and -0.026% respectively. France experienced a slight rise of 0.32%, while Austria saw a drop of 0.68%. Notably, Latvia and Estonia faced significant declines of -27.71% and -25.1% respectively. Conversely, Croatia and Bulgaria registered significant growth at 11.2% and 17.86% each.
Future trends to watch for include the push for sustainability, which could enhance rail transport's attractiveness due to its lower carbon footprint compared to road freight. Enhanced infrastructure and cross-border collaborations might further boost rail efficiency and share in the European transport market.
Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway International Transport Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 32.93 | 2023 | -1.17% | +3.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 9.59 | 2023 | -5.48% | -1.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 7.77 | 2023 | +0.38% | -0.026% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.88 | 2023 | +0.039% | +0.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 6.45 | 2023 | -0.73% | -0.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.62 | 2023 | +4.76% | +0.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 5.05 | 2023 | -0.28% | -0.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.2 | 2023 | +3.54% | +1.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3.73 | 2023 | +4.04% | +0.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 2.6 | 2023 | -0.6% | -2.48% | View data |
