An analysis of global railway passenger traffic in conventional trains reveals that Poland leads with a volume of 43.35 thousand passengers in 2023. Ireland and Finland follow with figures of 12.85 and 12.1, respectively. Notably, Estonia showed significant year-on-year growth of 2.77%, while Russia experienced a 4.66% increase in 2023. However, Latvia, Slovenia, and Croatia saw declines, with Croatia facing a substantial decrease of nearly 20%.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Eastern European countries as investments in rail infrastructure may spur increased usage. Additionally, sustainability initiatives and tourism recovery could also influence passenger traffic positively in the coming years.
Top countries in Railway Passenger Traffic in Conventional Trains Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 43.35 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 12.85 | 2023 | +1.77% | +1.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 12.1 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 10.11 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 9.4 | 2023 | +0.9% | +1.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 2.28 | 2023 | -0.85% | -1.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 1.68 | 2023 | -1.41% | -1.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 1.19 | 2023 | +2.66% | +2.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 0.96 | 2023 | +4.22% | +4.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.87 | 2023 | -26.36% | -19.98% | View data |
