France vs Germany: Rail accidents by type of accident
France
140
in 2024
Germany
366
in 2024
France rank
3rd
Germany rank
1st
Rail accidents by type of accident over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
Germany currently reports 366 against 140 in France, a difference of 226.
That makes Germany's figure about 2.6 times France's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Germany ahead.
France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 1st of 30 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 | 367 | 485.5 | 118.5 | Germany |
| 2010s | 145.7 | 306.7 | 161 | Germany |
| 2020s | 132.4 | 309.4 | 177 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rail accidents by type of accident, France or Germany?
- Germany, at 366 against 140 in France as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rail accidents by type of accident between France and Germany?
- 226, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for rail accidents by type of accident?
- France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 1st of 30 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Rail accidents by type of accident. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.