Europe vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Freight volume, by mode of transport

Europe
45.07 billion
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
5.17 billion
in 2024
Europe rank
13th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
12th

Freight volume, by mode of transport over time

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Europe currently reports 45.07 billion against 5.17 billion in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 39.90 billion.

That makes Europe's figure about 8.7 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Europe has been ahead every year.

Europe ranks 13th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th of 39 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 46.68 billion 5.99 billion 40.69 billion Europe
2020s 41.58 billion 4.34 billion 37.24 billion Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher freight volume, by mode of transport, Europe or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Europe, at 45.07 billion against 5.17 billion in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in freight volume, by mode of transport between Europe and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
39.90 billion, with Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
How do Europe and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for freight volume, by mode of transport?
Europe ranks 13th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th 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)
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