United Arab Emirates vs United States: Freight volume, by mode of transport
United Arab Emirates
16.13 billion
in 2024
United States
45.30 billion
in 2024
United Arab Emirates rank
3rd
United States rank
1st
Freight volume, by mode of transport over time
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 45.30 billion against 16.13 billion in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 29.18 billion.
That makes United States's figure about 2.8 times United Arab Emirates's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
United Arab Emirates ranks 3rd and United States ranks 1st of 168 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Arab Emirates | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.78 billion | 42.36 billion | 26.58 billion | United States |
| 2020s | 14.29 billion | 43.72 billion | 29.42 billion | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freight volume, by mode of transport, United Arab Emirates or United States?
- United States, at 45.30 billion against 16.13 billion in United Arab Emirates as of 2024.
- What is the difference in freight volume, by mode of transport between United Arab Emirates and United States?
- 29.18 billion, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Arab Emirates and United States?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do United Arab Emirates and United States rank globally for freight volume, by mode of transport?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 3rd and United States ranks 1st of 168 countries.
- 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.