In 2023, Italy led European seaborne passenger traffic with 86.65 million, followed by Greece with 75.39 million. Spain showed notable growth with a 4.32% increase. Other countries like Portugal and Cyprus also experienced significant growth at 7.11% and 8.96%, respectively. Conversely, the United Kingdom and France saw declines in passenger numbers. Over five years, a steady CAGR suggests moderate growth in seaborne passenger traffic across Europe, with Southern European nations often driving this trend.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental regulations on passenger traffic, potential growth in sustainable tourism, and technological advancements in shipping that could influence traffic patterns.
Top countries in Number of Seaborne Passengers Embarked and Disembarked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 86,650 | 2023 | +7.9% | +0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 75,390 | 2023 | +10.89% | +0.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 43,230 | 2023 | +5.33% | -0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 39,740 | 2023 | +21.2% | +4.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 36,080 | 2023 | +13.03% | +2.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 31,280 | 2023 | +10.91% | +0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 30,060 | 2023 | +11.27% | +0.0013% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 24,830 | 2023 | +12.5% | -0.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 24,480 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 19,590 | 2023 | +14.88% | +0.37% | View data |
