Freight volume, by mode of transport (tonne kilometres) in Developing regions
Developing regions: Freight volume, by mode of transport (tonne kilometres) was 4.55 trillion t km in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.55 trillion t km
Change on year
up 4,563.1%
Rank
1st
of 38 groups
All-time high
4.55 trillion t km
in 2024
All-time low
92.45 billion t km
in 2020
Years of data
7
2017–2024
Freight volume, by mode of transport in Developing regions, 2017–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in t km.
Analysis
In 2024, freight volume, by mode of transport in Developing regions stood at 4.55 trillion t km. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4,563.1% on the previous year and up 3,797.7% over ten years.
That places Developing regions 1st out of 38 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Freight volume, by mode of transport (tonne kilometres) in Developing regions, year by year
| Year | t km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 116.78 billion t km | — |
| 2018 | 116.41 billion t km | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 114.28 billion t km | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 92.45 billion t km | -19.1% |
| 2021 | 108.33 billion t km | +17.2% |
| 2022 | 97.61 billion t km | -9.9% |
| 2024 | 4.55 trillion t km | +4563.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 115.82 billion t km | 114.28 billion t km | 116.78 billion t km | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.21 trillion t km | 92.45 billion t km | 4.55 trillion t km | 4 |
Countries ranked near Developing regions
- 1 United States 45.30 billion t km compare
- 2 China 43.16 billion t km compare
- 3 United Arab Emirates 16.13 billion t km compare
- 4 Qatar 14.85 billion t km compare
More infrastructure data for Developing regions
- Proportion of the target population who received 3 doses of 84.0% (2024)
- Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global 44.3% (2024)
- Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global 48.3% (2024)
- Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global 35.8% (2024)
- Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global 31.5% (2024)
- Total official flows for infrastructure, by recipient countries 78,656 million constant US$ (2024)
- Proportion of the target population who received 75.0% (2024)
- Container port traffic, maritime transport 698.64 million teu (2024)
- Proportion of the target population who received a 3rd dose of 66.0% (2024)
- Proportion of tariff lines applied to imports with zero-tariff 55.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is freight volume, by mode of transport in Developing regions?
- Freight volume, by mode of transport in Developing regions was 4.55 trillion t km in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest freight volume, by mode of transport recorded in Developing regions?
- The highest recorded value was 4.55 trillion t km in 2024.
- What is the lowest freight volume, by mode of transport recorded in Developing regions?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.45 billion t km in 2020.
- How does Developing regions rank for freight volume, by mode of transport?
- Developing regions ranks 1st out of 38 groups with data for 2024.
- Is freight volume, by mode of transport rising or falling in Developing regions?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,797.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Developing regions data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Freight volume, by mode of transport (tonne kilometres). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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