The national passenger road transport by motor vehicles in France experienced significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. By 2023, the volume stood at 818.36 billion passenger kilometers. The year-on-year variation from 2022 to 2023 was a slight decline of 0.12%, following a 5.14% increase from 2021 to 2022. The five-year CAGR leading up to 2023 was -0.27%, indicating a small average annual decline over the period.
Looking ahead, from 2024 onwards, a slight decline is forecasted with a 5-year CAGR of -0.08% by 2028. This projected decline suggests a stabilizing trend in passenger road transport volumes.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of sustainable transport policies on road passenger volumes.
- Technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.
- Changes in consumer behavior regarding travel post-pandemic.
- Potential shifts from road to other modes of transportation, such as rail or air.