France vs Germany: Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods

France
6 Number
in 2024
Germany
3 Number
in 2024
France rank
1st
Germany rank
2nd

Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods over time

  • France
  • Germany
0102030200920162024

How they compare

France currently reports 6 Number against 3 Number in Germany, a difference of 3 Number.

That makes France's figure about 2.0 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 39 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
2010s 3 Number 6.44 Number 3.44 Number Germany
2020s 15.8 Number 5.6 Number 10.2 Number France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods, France or Germany?
France, at 6 Number against 3 Number in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods between France and Germany?
3 Number, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do France and Germany rank globally for rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods?
France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 39 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
41 places, 635 data points, 2006–2024
Last refreshed