The railway passenger traffic in Denmark, expressed in Billion Passenger Kilometers, has shown a fluctuating trend over the past decade. In 2023, the value stood at 5.83. From 2013 to 2019, there was a general decline, with annual variations ranging from -0.14% to -2.59%. Notably, 2020 saw a significant drop of 17.43% due to the pandemic. However, the subsequent years displayed recovery with a 13.9% increase in 2021 and a 4.73% rise in 2022, before a slight dip of 0.48% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years indicated a mild decrease of -0.38%.
Future projections from 2024 to 2028 suggest a continued slight decline, with the forecasted 5-year CAGR at -0.4%. By 2028, the railway passenger traffic is expected to reach 5.66 Billion Passenger Kilometers, reflecting an overall reduction of approximately 1.99% from 2023.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in sustainable and high-speed rail transport, potential impacts of national infrastructure projects, and shifts in passenger behavior due to evolving remote work preferences and environmental concerns.
