In 2024, Germany leads global railway passenger traffic with 3.0299 billion units, followed by France and Russia, which hold 1.3097 billion and 1.2114 billion units, respectively. The United States ranks fifth with 0.69162 billion units. Countries like Latvia, Bulgaria, and Croatia experienced significant declines in passenger traffic, with Croatia showing a drastic -19.42% year-on-year variation. Conversely, Ireland demonstrated robust growth at 2.99%.
Key future trends to watch for include potential recovery in countries reporting downturns, particularly Ukraine and Moldova, driven by geopolitical stability. Technological advancements and sustainability initiatives could also spur growth in countries like Finland and Estonia, where the railway infrastructure is evolving rapidly.
Top countries in Railway Passenger Traffic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,029,900 | 2023 | +1% | +1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,309,700 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 1,211,400 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 959,160 | 2023 | +1.54% | +1.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 691,620 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 651,620 | 2023 | +1.12% | +1.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 394,650 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 325,890 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 325,070 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 264,160 | 2023 | +1.65% | +1.39% | View data |