Germany vs Spain: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers

Germany
15,372
in 2024
Spain
3,758
in 2024
Germany rank
1st
Spain rank
2nd

Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 15,372 against 3,758 in Spain, a difference of 11,614.

That makes Germany's figure about 4.1 times Spain's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 1st and Spain ranks 2nd of 26 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 13,000 4,433 8,567 Germany
2010s 16,385 3,543 12,842 Germany
2020s 16,657 3,561 13,095 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers, Germany or Spain?
Germany, at 15,372 against 3,758 in Spain as of 2024.
What is the difference in modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers between Germany and Spain?
11,614, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
Germany ranks 1st and Spain ranks 2nd of 26 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne-kilometre. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne-kilometre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
26 places, 457 data points, 2007–2024
Last refreshed