United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States of America: Freight volume, by mode of transport
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
5.17 billion
in 2024
United States of America
45.30 billion
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
12th
United States of America rank
12th
Freight volume, by mode of transport over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 45.30 billion against 5.17 billion in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 40.13 billion.
That makes United States of America's figure about 8.8 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th and United States of America ranks 12th of 168 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.99 billion | 42.36 billion | 36.37 billion | United States of America |
| 2020s | 4.34 billion | 43.72 billion | 39.38 billion | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher freight volume, by mode of transport, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 45.30 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 40.13 billion, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America rank globally for freight volume, by mode of transport?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th and United States of America ranks 12th 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.