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

France
7,212
in 2024
Germany
34,190
in 2024
France rank
3rd
Germany rank
1st

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

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 34,190 against 7,212 in France, a difference of 26,978.

That makes Germany's figure about 4.7 times France's.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 1st of 26 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 8,176 39,980 31,804 Germany
2010s 8,328 35,608 27,280 Germany
2020s 7,482 36,832 29,350 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, France or Germany?
Germany, at 34,190 against 7,212 in France as of 2024.
What is the difference in modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers between France and Germany?
26,978, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
How do France and Germany rank globally for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 1st of 26 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne. 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
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
26 places, 457 data points, 2007–2024
Last refreshed