In 2024, Germany leads the European National Traffic of Buses and Coaches with 3.19 billion vehicle-kilometers, followed by Italy at 1.46 billion, and Poland at 1.3 billion. Over the past year, Germany saw a 0.39% increase, while Italy remained steady. Poland and Portugal recorded slight declines of 0.45% and 0.44% respectively. Estonia and Malta experienced noticeable upticks with 0.16% and 1.08% year-on-year growth. Conversely, Ireland witnessed a significant drop of 5.12%.
Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) highlights steady growth in Germany and Malta, contrasting with substantial declines in Bulgaria and Ireland.
Key future trends to watch include technological innovations in bus and coach services, the impact of environmental policies, and fluctuating fuel prices. Countries investing in sustainable and efficient public transportation are expected to see higher growth rates in national bus and coach traffic.
Top countries in National Traffic of Buses and Coaches by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,190 | 2023 | +3.78% | +0.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,460 | 2023 | -1.75% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 1,300 | 2023 | +3.17% | -0.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 631 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 606 | 2023 | +3.41% | -0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 456.8 | 2023 | +5.67% | -2.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 431.31 | 2023 | +6.27% | -0.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 202.8 | 2023 | +2.94% | -0.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 125 | 2023 | 0% | +0.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 107.07 | 2023 | -3.17% | -5.12% | View data |
