In 2024, Croatia leads the European number of passenger ships with a dominating share of 49.14%, followed by Spain at 15.98%, and Greece at 10.47%. Italy and Germany hold 7.48% and 5.99% respectively, while France contributes 1.35% to the total share. Smaller shares come from Sweden, Poland, Portugal, Latvia, Belgium, Cyprus, Slovenia, Finland, and Ireland with anything from 0.86% down to 0.00025%.
The year-on-year variations for 2023 indicate notable growth for Croatia and Poland, with 3.93% and 1.6% respectively. Spain showed modest growth at 1.24%, whereas Greece, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, Portugal, Latvia, Belgium, and Cyprus experienced declines, particularly Cyprus with an 11.65% drop. Slovenia, Finland, and Ireland maintained minimal changes close to zero.
Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a shift favoring expansions in key countries like Croatia and Spain, predicting future increases in their market shares. Conversely, France, Belgium, Cyprus, and Italy may continue to see a reduction in their shares unless they implement strategic initiatives to counteract these trends.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in ship design and energy efficiency, regulatory changes impacting maritime transportation, and economic factors influencing passenger demand. Environmental sustainability efforts may also drive shifts in preferences and operational practices across European countries.
Top countries in Number of Passenger Ships Share by Country (Units)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 49.14 | 2023 | +16.26% | +3.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 15.98 | 2023 | +11.69% | +1.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 10.47 | 2023 | -2.73% | -0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7.48 | 2023 | -5.47% | -3.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.99 | 2023 | +4.95% | -0.042% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1.35 | 2023 | +8.04% | -6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.86 | 2023 | -5.95% | -0.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 0.84 | 2023 | +11.33% | +1.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 0.27 | 2023 | +12.06% | -2.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.27 | 2023 | +4.02% | -2.74% | View data |
