Central America vs Malaysia: Freight volume, by mode of transport

Central America
1.31 billion t km
in 2024
Malaysia
1.33 billion t km
in 2024
Central America rank
31st
Malaysia rank
32nd

Freight volume, by mode of transport over time

  • Central America
  • Malaysia
0500.0M1.0B1.5B2.0B201720202024

How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 1.33 billion t km against 1.31 billion t km in Central America, a difference of 17.18 million t km.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Malaysia ahead.

Central America ranks 31st and Malaysia ranks 32nd of 39 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America Malaysia Difference Ahead
2010s 1.12 billion t km 1.40 billion t km 282.35 million t km Malaysia
2020s 1.13 billion t km 1.29 billion t km 161.38 million t km Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher freight volume, by mode of transport, Central America or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 1.33 billion t km against 1.31 billion t km in Central America as of 2024.
What is the difference in freight volume, by mode of transport between Central America and Malaysia?
17.18 million t km, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America and Malaysia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
How do Central America and Malaysia rank globally for freight volume, by mode of transport?
Central America ranks 31st and Malaysia ranks 32nd of 39 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)
Unit
t km
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
207 places, 1,406 data points, 2017–2024
Last refreshed