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

Iceland: Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport was 18.75 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.75 billion
Change on year
up 46.0%
World rank
49th
of 141 countries
All-time high
24.23 billion
in 2018
All-time low
2.13 billion
in 2020
Years of data
7
2017–2024

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

05.0B10.0B15.0B20.0B25.0B2017202020242017: 21.6B2018: 24.2B2019: 13.7B2020: 2.1B2021: 3.9B2022: 12.8B2024: 18.7B

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2024, passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Iceland stood at 18.75 billion.

The figure is up 46.0% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.

That places Iceland 49th out of 141 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Iceland, 2017 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2017 21.64 billion
2018 24.23 billion +12.0%
2019 13.68 billion -43.6%
2020 2.13 billion -84.4%
2021 3.91 billion +83.7%
2022 12.84 billion +228.2%
2024 18.75 billion +46.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 19.85 billion 13.68 billion 24.23 billion 3
2020s 9.41 billion 2.13 billion 18.75 billion 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Iceland?
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Iceland was 18.75 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 Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 24.23 billion in 2018.
What is the lowest passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 2.13 billion in 2020.
How does Iceland rank for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport?
Iceland ranks 49th out of 141 countries with data for 2024.
Is passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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