France vs Germany: Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport
France
214.01 billion
in 2024
Germany
198.37 billion
in 2024
France rank
9th
Germany rank
11th
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 214.01 billion against 198.37 billion in Germany, a difference of 15.64 billion.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Germany ahead.
France ranks 9th and Germany ranks 11th of 141 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 201.91 billion | 246.85 billion | 44.93 billion | Germany |
| 2020s | 141.49 billion | 125.71 billion | 15.77 billion | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport, France or Germany?
- France, at 214.01 billion against 198.37 billion in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport between France and Germany?
- 15.64 billion, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport?
- France ranks 9th and Germany ranks 11th of 141 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.