In 2023, Japan led global rail passenger transport with 41.49 million passenger kilometers, experiencing a decrease of 5.44% year-on-year. Russia and France followed, holding significant shares albeit with slight reductions of 2.99% and 0.88%, respectively. The United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain saw more substantial declines, with the UK dropping by 7.02%. Countries like Hungary and Romania exhibited growth, gaining 0.07% and 1.12%, while smaller markets like Moldova dramatically declined by 22.31%.
Future trends to watch include the potential rebound of countries with current decreases, driven by investments in infrastructure and sustainability measures, which could alter the competitive landscape and regional passenger dynamics.
Top countries in Volume of Rail Passenger Transport Share by Country (Million Passenger Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 41.49 | 2023 | -0.6% | -5.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russian Federation | 15.24 | 2023 | |||
| 3 | 3 France | 9.29 | 2023 | -18.39% | -0.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 5.82 | 2023 | -8.05% | -7.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.69 | 2023 | -1.03% | -3.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 3.34 | 2023 | +10.98% | -1.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.74 | 2023 | -9.59% | -4.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2.4 | 2023 | -17.98% | -1.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 2.11 | 2023 | -6.78% | -2.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.91 | 2023 | -10.36% | -4.09% | View data |
