Global Rail Freight Transport by Country

The global rail freight transport landscape shows significant variation between countries. In 2024, Germany leads the sector with 135.16 Billion Tonne Kilometers, followed by Mexico at 89.54. France and Italy display moderate activity at 30.82 and 20.99, respectively. Smaller markets such as Albania contribute minimally with 0.10822. Year-on-year changes (2023) indicate growth in most markets, notably Albania with a 39.62% increase, and Bulgaria with 6.25%. However, France and Italy show declines of 2.04% and 1.0%, respectively. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reflects an average year-over-year trend, crucial for long-term analysis.

Future trends to watch in global rail freight transport include:

  • Advancements in technology and logistics efficiency.
  • Increasing investments in infrastructure, particularly in developing markets.
  • Environmental policies pushing for more sustainable transport solutions.

Top countries in Rail Freight Transport by Country

# 10 Countries Million Tonne Kilometers Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Germany 135,160 2023 +4.71% +0.78% View data
2 2 Mexico 89,540 2023 +1.23% +0.37% View data
3 3 France 30,820 2023 -0.83% -2.04% View data
4 4 Austria 21,900 2023 +0.74% -0.12% View data
5 5 Italy 20,990 2023 +0.2% -1% View data
6 6 Slovenia 5,420 2023 +3% +1.03% View data
7 7 Bulgaria 5,140 2023 +4.26% +6.25% View data
8 8 Azerbaijan 4,600 2023 -2.25% +0.47% View data
9 9 New Zealand 4,260 2023 -0.18% +0.18% View data
10 10 Albania 108.22 2023 +35.58% +39.62% View data