Africa vs Canada: Freight volume, by mode of transport

Africa
5.68 billion
in 2024
Canada
2.15 billion
in 2024
Africa rank
17th
Canada rank
15th

Freight volume, by mode of transport over time

  • Africa
  • Canada
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How they compare

Africa currently reports 5.68 billion against 2.15 billion in Canada, a difference of 3.52 billion.

That makes Africa's figure about 2.6 times Canada's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.

Africa ranks 17th and Canada ranks 15th of 34 groups.

Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Canada Difference Ahead
2010s 4.24 billion 3.05 billion 1.19 billion Africa
2020s 4.83 billion 2.57 billion 2.26 billion Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher freight volume, by mode of transport, Africa or Canada?
Africa, at 5.68 billion against 2.15 billion in Canada as of 2024.
What is the difference in freight volume, by mode of transport between Africa and Canada?
3.52 billion, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Canada?
6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
How do Africa and Canada rank globally for freight volume, by mode of transport?
Africa ranks 17th and Canada ranks 15th of 34 groups.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Freight volume, by mode of transport (tonne kilometres). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Freight volume, by mode of transport (tonne kilometres)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
196 places, 1,329 data points, 2017–2024
Last refreshed