Latvia vs Switzerland: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers
Latvia
142 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2024
Switzerland
90 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2024
Latvia rank
27th
Switzerland rank
29th
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers over time
- Latvia
- Switzerland
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 142 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) against 90 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in Switzerland, a difference of 52 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM).
That makes Latvia's figure about 1.6 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Switzerland ahead.
Latvia ranks 27th and Switzerland ranks 29th of 35 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 103.5 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 177.5 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 74 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 202.3 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 139.1 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 63.2 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | Latvia |
| 2020s | 178.8 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 122.4 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 56.4 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | Latvia |
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, Latvia or Switzerland?
- Latvia, at 142 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) against 90 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers between Latvia and Switzerland?
- 52 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Switzerland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Latvia and Switzerland rank globally for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
- Latvia ranks 27th and Switzerland ranks 29th of 35 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.