United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs World: Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
327.38 billion
in 2024
World
9.10 trillion
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
4th
World rank
1st

Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport over time

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • World
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How they compare

World currently reports 9.10 trillion against 327.38 billion in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 8.77 trillion.

That makes World's figure about 27.8 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 168 countries.

World 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 World Difference Ahead
2010s 341.47 billion 8.14 trillion 7.80 trillion World
2020s 190.81 billion 5.98 trillion 5.79 trillion World

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 World?
World, at 9.10 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 World?
8.77 trillion, with World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and World?
7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and World rank globally for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th and World 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.

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Indicator
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
207 places, 1,427 data points, 2017–2024
Last refreshed