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
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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.

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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