This analysis focuses on the forecasted data for total inland passenger transport in Japan from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the volume stood at 1.3778 trillion passenger kilometers. From 2024 to 2028, the data shows a steady annual increase in passenger kilometers: 1.3825 (2024), 1.3873 (2025), 1.392 (2026), 1.3965 (2027), and 1.401 (2028). The year-on-year percentage variation is minor, indicating stable growth: 0.34% in 2025, 0.34% in 2026, 0.32% in 2027, and 0.32% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 is approximately 0.33%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements in transportation, government initiatives to promote public transport, and changes in population demographics. Environmental and sustainability concerns may also shift preferred modes of transport. Additionally, post-pandemic travel behaviors could influence the demand for inland passenger transport.