United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States: Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
327.38 billion
in 2024
United States
1.82 trillion
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
4th
United States rank
1st
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 1.82 trillion against 327.38 billion in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 1.49 trillion.
That makes United States's figure about 5.6 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, United States has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th 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 Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 341.47 billion | 1.63 trillion | 1.28 trillion | United States |
| 2020s | 190.81 billion | 1.32 trillion | 1.13 trillion | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States?
- United States, at 1.82 trillion against 327.38 billion in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States?
- 1.49 trillion, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States rank globally for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th and United States ranks 1st of 168 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.