The analysis of global inland passenger transport movements as of 2024 reveals that the United States leads significantly with 50.88 million passenger kilometers, followed by Japan at 9.91 million. France, the United Kingdom, and Italy constitute the subsequent tiers with values of 7, 6.43, and 5.37 million respectively. South Korea, Spain, and Kazakhstan show moderate figures, whereas Poland, Australia, and the Russian Federation present smaller shares. Switzerland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic mark lower volumes, with other countries showing minimal contributions.
Year-on-year variations in 2023 demonstrate slight growth in the United States (0.79%) and the UK (0.89%), while Japan and France saw declines of -0.081% and -1.09% respectively. Other notable trends include South Korea's rise by 1.68% and Kazakhstan's significant 4% increase. In contrast, Italy and Australia observed considerable declines by -3.68% and -3.98%. The CAGR over the last five years illustrates varied growth across different nations.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in transport, shifts towards sustainable and public transport solutions, and geopolitical impacts on inland transport infrastructure and policies. Emerging markets and urbanization will also play crucial roles in shaping the global transport landscape.
Top countries in Inland Passenger Transport Movements Share by Country (Million Passenger Kilometers)
# | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
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1 | 1 United States | 50.88 | 2023 | +4.44% | +0.79% | View data |
2 | 2 Japan | 9.91 | 2023 | +5.13% | -0.081% | View data |
3 | 3 France | 7 | 2023 | -3.41% | -1.09% | View data |
4 | 4 United Kingdom | 6.43 | 2023 | +9.25% | +0.89% | View data |
5 | 5 Italy | 5.37 | 2023 | -1.07% | -3.68% | View data |
6 | 6 South Korea | 3.83 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.68% | View data |
7 | 7 Spain | 3.04 | 2023 | +6.85% | +0.61% | View data |
8 | 8 Kazakhstan | 2.52 | 2023 | +19.96% | +4% | View data |
9 | 9 Poland | 2.08 | 2023 | -0.81% | +0.11% | View data |
10 | 10 Australia | 1.93 | 2023 | -3.57% | -3.98% | View data |