In 2024, Luxembourg leads in global rail line density with 10.78 km per hundred square kilometers, followed closely by Israel at 10.72. Countries like Hungary (8.43), Poland (6.27), and Slovenia (5.99) also demonstrate significant rail network density. Notable is the growth in Israel's rail line density with an 8.82% year-on-year increase in 2023. While most countries show relatively stable figures, Albania saw a steep decline of -13.69%, and Greece decreased by -2.17%. Luxembourg, despite its leading position, experienced a modest decline of -0.74%.
Future trends to watch include:- Continuous technological advancements improving efficiency and possibly increasing density in countries like Israel.- Potential expansions in nations with vast territories but low density, such as Kazakhstan and India.- Monitoring economic and environmental policies that could influence infrastructure investments and rail line density growth.
Top countries in Rail Lines Density by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units Per Hundred Square Kilometer | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 10.78 | 2023 | +0.048% | -0.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Israel | 10.72 | 2023 | +5.86% | +8.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 8.43 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.27 | 2023 | -0.23% | +0.0062% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 5.99 | 2023 | +0.011% | -0.031% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.86 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 5.05 | 2023 | +0.17% | -0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 4.61 | 2023 | -0.18% | -0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia, Republic of | 3.68 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Spain | 3.24 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.74% | View data |