Denmark vs Iceland: Annual container transport

Denmark
5,646 Tonnes
in 2016
Iceland
7,754 Tonnes
in 2022
Denmark rank
23rd
Iceland rank
20th

Annual container transport over time

  • Denmark
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 7,754 Tonnes against 5,646 Tonnes in Denmark, a difference of 2,108 Tonnes.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.4 times Denmark's.

Across all 20 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 23rd and Iceland ranks 20th of 28 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Iceland Difference Ahead
1990s 2,762 Tonnes 4,840 Tonnes 2,078 Tonnes Iceland
2000s 4,313 Tonnes 5,567 Tonnes 1,254 Tonnes Iceland
2010s 5,429 Tonnes 6,669 Tonnes 1,240 Tonnes Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher annual container transport, Denmark or Iceland?
Iceland, at 7,754 Tonnes against 5,646 Tonnes in Denmark as of 2022.
What is the difference in annual container transport between Denmark and Iceland?
2,108 Tonnes, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
20 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2016.
How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for annual container transport?
Denmark ranks 23rd and Iceland ranks 20th of 28 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Annual container transport. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual container transport
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
37 places, 1,465 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

Container transport by rail and sea.