France leads European railway passenger traffic with 85.2 billion passenger kilometers in 2024, followed closely by Germany with 83.22 billion. The United Kingdom ranks third at 76.51 billion. Italy and Spain lag behind with 46.05 billion and 25.56 billion, respectively. Notable declines from 2023 include Germany (-3.25%) and Italy (-3.5%). Moderate declines are seen in several countries such as Switzerland (-2.56%) and Spain (-2.03%). The UK and Croatia observed an increase of 1.88% and 1.28% respectively. The largest drop was in Macedonia at -20.51%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) analysis over the past five years would provide deeper insights into long-term trends.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in countries improving their railway infrastructure, as well as the impact of environmental policies promoting train travel over air or road transport. Technological advancements and the introduction of high-speed trains could drive higher passenger traffic, particularly in leading markets such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Changes in consumer behavior towards greener travel options will likely influence traffic patterns as well.
Top countries in Total Railway Passenger Traffic by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Passenger Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 85,200 | 2023 | -17.13% | -1.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 83,220 | 2023 | -9.85% | -3.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 76,510 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 46,050 | 2023 | -0.2% | -3.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 25,560 | 2023 | -7.01% | -2.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 23,650 | 2022 | +3.28% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 16,910 | 2023 | -6.18% | -2.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 11,830 | 2023 | -8.14% | -2.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 11,240 | 2023 | -9.13% | -2.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 8,820 | 2023 | -6.08% | -2.9% | View data |
