The volume of road traffic in Germany, measured in Million Units (Vehicle-Km) Per Motor Vehicle, stood at 13.3 in 2023. From 2013 to 2023, the data indicates fluctuations, with a notable dip in 2020 primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a gradual recovery in 2021 and 2022. The year-on-year growth rate for 2023 was 1.32%, reflecting a slight upward trend compared to the previous year. Over the past five years (2018-2023), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been -0.54%, indicating an overall decline in road traffic volume.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a continued gradual decrease in road traffic volume. The forecasted CAGR over the next five years is projected at -0.68%, with an expected overall growth rate decline of -3.37% by 2028. Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of evolving urban transportation policies, growth in electric and autonomous vehicle adoption, and changing consumer mobility preferences influenced by environmental considerations.
