Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Australia

Australia: Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport was 148.65 billion in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
148.65 billion
Change on year
up 11.3%
World rank
16th
of 141 countries
All-time high
161.60 billion
in 2019
All-time low
29.03 billion
in 2021
Years of data
7
2017–2024

Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Australia, 2017–2024

50.0B100.0B150.0B2017202020242017: 155.1B2018: 159.1B2019: 161.6B2020: 42.2B2021: 29.0B2022: 133.5B2024: 148.7B

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2024, passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Australia stood at 148.65 billion.

The figure is up 11.3% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.

That places Australia 16th out of 141 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Australia, 2017 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2017 155.09 billion
2018 159.06 billion +2.6%
2019 161.60 billion +1.6%
2020 42.17 billion -73.9%
2021 29.03 billion -31.2%
2022 133.55 billion +360.1%
2024 148.65 billion +11.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 158.58 billion 155.09 billion 161.60 billion 3
2020s 88.35 billion 29.03 billion 148.65 billion 4

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 13 Spain 177.59 billion compare
  2. 14 Australia and New Zealand 177.13 billion compare
  3. 15 Singapore 153.25 billion compare
  4. 17 Brazil 137.92 billion compare
  5. 18 Mexico 122.99 billion compare
  6. 19 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 122.05 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Australia?
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Australia was 148.65 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 161.60 billion in 2019.
What is the lowest passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 29.03 billion in 2021.
How does Australia rank for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport?
Australia ranks 16th out of 141 countries with data for 2024.
Is passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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
196 places, 1,350 data points, 2017–2024
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