The total railway passenger traffic in Sweden witnessed robust growth from 2013 to 2019, with the value increasing steadily to 14.62 billion passenger kilometers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp decline in 2020 with a 44.39% decrease followed by a slight reduction in 2021. The bounce-back began in 2022 with a significant year-on-year increase of 60.45%, while 2023 saw an 8.14% decline, bringing the value to 11.83 billion passenger kilometers. The five-year CAGR was negative at -2.67%, reflecting the pandemic's impact.
Future trends indicate a steady recovery with forecasted railway passenger traffic by 2028 expected to reach 13.29 billion passenger kilometers, driven by an average annual growth rate of 1.85% over the next five years. Monitor technological advancements in rail infrastructure and environmental policies promoting rail travel for sustainable growth.
