Northern Africa vs Saudi Arabia: Freight volume, by mode of transport

Northern Africa
822.72 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
1.32 billion
in 2024
Northern Africa rank
32nd
Saudi Arabia rank
33rd

Freight volume, by mode of transport over time

  • Northern Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
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How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 1.32 billion against 822.72 million in Northern Africa, a difference of 494.63 million.

That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.6 times Northern Africa's.

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

Northern Africa ranks 32nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 33rd of 39 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Africa Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2010s 576.40 million 1.74 billion 1.17 billion Saudi Arabia
2020s 680.41 million 920.51 million 240.10 million Saudi Arabia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher freight volume, by mode of transport, Northern Africa or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, at 1.32 billion against 822.72 million in Northern Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in freight volume, by mode of transport between Northern Africa and Saudi Arabia?
494.63 million, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Saudi Arabia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
How do Northern Africa and Saudi Arabia rank globally for freight volume, by mode of transport?
Northern Africa ranks 32nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 33rd 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