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

Germany
34,190
in 2024
Spain
6,400
in 2024
Germany rank
1st
Spain rank
4th

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

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 34,190 against 6,400 in Spain, a difference of 27,790.

That makes Germany's figure about 5.3 times Spain's.

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

Germany ranks 1st and Spain ranks 4th 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 39,980 7,037 32,943 Germany
2010s 35,608 6,135 29,473 Germany
2020s 36,832 6,210 30,622 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 34,190 against 6,400 in Spain as of 2024.
What is the difference in modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers between Germany and Spain?
27,790, 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 4th 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