In 2023, Australia's national rail freight stood out with a substantial volume of 466.87 billion tonne-kilometers, showing a modest increase of 1.13% year-on-year. In contrast, Canada saw a decline of 1.54%, yet it maintained a significant volume at 276.68. Other notable changes include Belarus with a small increase, while smaller economies like Luxembourg and Latvia depicted noticeable, albeit much smaller transport volumes. Japan, at 17.78, saw a decline possibly due to shifting economic activities away from rail freight, mirrored by decreases in several European countries such as Portugal and Hungary.
Future trends may exhibit shifts due to global policy changes towards greener transport methods and the rising significance of rail in integrated supply chains. Countries could see varying impacts based on investment in infrastructure and technological advancements in freight transport efficiency.
Top countries in Volume of National Rail Freight Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Australia | 466,870 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 276,680 | 2023 | +0.75% | -1.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 17,780 | 2023 | -0.66% | -1.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belarus | 11,390 | 2023 | +1.97% | +0.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 9,680 | 2023 | -0.88% | +0.095% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 6,820 | 2023 | +0.25% | -0.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 5,410 | 2023 | -4.87% | -1.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 4,320 | 2023 | +0.71% | -0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 3,700 | 2023 | -0.79% | -0.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 3,620 | 2023 | +6.14% | -0.4% | View data |
