Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport was 13.98 billion p km in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13.98 billion p km
Change on year
down 8.1%
Rank
34th
of 38 groups
All-time high
37.46 billion p km
in 2018
All-time low
8.77 billion p km
in 2021
Years of data
7
2017–2024
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Southern Africa, 2017–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in p km.
Analysis
In 2024, passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Southern Africa stood at 13.98 billion p km.
The figure is down 8.1% on the previous year and down 59.9% over ten years.
That places Southern Africa 34th out of 38 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | p km | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 34.86 billion p km | — |
| 2018 | 37.46 billion p km | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 36.30 billion p km | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 9.65 billion p km | -73.4% |
| 2021 | 8.77 billion p km | -9.1% |
| 2022 | 15.20 billion p km | +73.4% |
| 2024 | 13.98 billion p km | -8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36.21 billion p km | 34.86 billion p km | 37.46 billion p km | 3 |
| 2020s | 11.90 billion p km | 8.77 billion p km | 15.20 billion p km | 4 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Southern Africa?
- Passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport in Southern Africa was 13.98 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 37.46 billion p km in 2018.
- What is the lowest passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.77 billion p km in 2021.
- How does Southern Africa rank for passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport?
- Southern Africa ranks 34th out of 38 groups with data for 2024.
- Is passenger volume (passenger kilometres), by mode of transport rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Africa 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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