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

Italy: Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport was 36.64 billion p km in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
36.64 billion p km
Change on year
up 12.9%
World rank
43rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
52.03 billion p km
in 2019
All-time low
2.49 billion p km
in 2021
Years of data
7
2017–2024

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

010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B50.0B2017202020242017: 44.8B p km2018: 48.4B p km2019: 52.0B p km2020: 11.4B p km2021: 2.5B p km2022: 32.4B p km2024: 36.6B p km

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in p km.

Analysis

The most recent figure for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Italy is 36.64 billion p km, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.9% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.

That places Italy 43rd out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Annual values for Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Italy, 2017 to 2024.
Year p km Change
2017 44.75 billion p km —
2018 48.43 billion p km +8.2%
2019 52.03 billion p km +7.4%
2020 11.40 billion p km -78.1%
2021 2.49 billion p km -78.1%
2022 32.44 billion p km +1202.0%
2024 36.64 billion p km +12.9%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 36.64 billion p km is above the median for high income countries, which is 24.48 billion p km, 1.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 36.64 billion p km is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13.89 billion p km, 2.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 48.41 billion p km 44.75 billion p km 52.03 billion p km 3
2020s 20.74 billion p km 2.49 billion p km 36.64 billion p km 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 40 Egypt 41.76 billion p km compare
  2. 41 Norway 40.59 billion p km compare
  3. 42 Panama 39.49 billion p km compare
  4. 44 Argentina 31.24 billion p km compare
  5. 45 Peru 30.22 billion p km compare
  6. 46 Israel 29.22 billion p km compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Italy?
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Italy was 36.64 billion 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 Italy?
The highest recorded value was 52.03 billion p km in 2019.
What is the lowest passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 2.49 billion p km in 2021.
How does Italy rank for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport?
Italy ranks 43rd out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
Is passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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
Unit
p km
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
208 places, 1,434 data points, 2017–2024
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