Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Developing regions
Developing regions: Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport was 4.55 trillion p km in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
4.55 trillion p km
Change on year
up 7.3%
Rank
2nd
of 38 groups
All-time high
4.55 trillion p km
in 2024
All-time low
1.55 trillion p km
in 2020
Years of data
7
2017–2024
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Developing regions, 2017–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in p km.
Analysis
Developing regions recorded 4.55 trillion p km for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in 2024. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.3% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.
That places Developing regions 2nd out of 38 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Developing regions, year by year
| Year | p km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.69 trillion p km | — |
| 2018 | 3.94 trillion p km | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 4.11 trillion p km | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 1.55 trillion p km | -62.4% |
| 2021 | 2.05 trillion p km | +32.7% |
| 2022 | 4.24 trillion p km | +106.7% |
| 2024 | 4.55 trillion p km | +7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.91 trillion p km | 3.69 trillion p km | 4.11 trillion p km | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.10 trillion p km | 1.55 trillion p km | 4.55 trillion p km | 4 |
Countries ranked near Developing regions
- 1 United States 1.82 trillion p km compare
- 2 China 1.40 trillion p km compare
- 3 United Arab Emirates 429.16 billion p km compare
- 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 327.38 billion p km compare
- 4 United Kingdom 327.38 billion p 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 passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Developing regions?
- Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Developing regions was 4.55 trillion p km 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 Developing regions?
- The highest recorded value was 4.55 trillion p km in 2024.
- What is the lowest passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport recorded in Developing regions?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.55 trillion p km in 2020.
- How does Developing regions rank for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport?
- Developing regions ranks 2nd out of 38 groups with data for 2024.
- Is passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport rising or falling in Developing regions?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Developing regions 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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