Ireland vs United Kingdom: Unitisation in rail freight transport- tonne-kilometre for

Ireland
77.6%
in 2024
United Kingdom
52.5%
in 2019
Ireland rank
2nd
United Kingdom rank
4th

Unitisation in rail freight transport- tonne-kilometre for over time

  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
020406080200720152024

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 77.6% against 52.5% in United Kingdom, a difference of 25.1%.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.5 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2007 it was United Kingdom ahead.

Ireland ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 39 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 8.5% 29.7% 21.2% United Kingdom
2010s 53.8% 35.3% 18.5% Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher unitisation in rail freight transport- tonne-kilometre for, Ireland or United Kingdom?
Ireland, at 77.6% against 52.5% in United Kingdom as of 2024.
What is the difference in unitisation in rail freight transport- tonne-kilometre for between Ireland and United Kingdom?
25.1%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom?
13 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2019.
How do Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for unitisation in rail freight transport- tonne-kilometre for?
Ireland ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 39 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Unitisation in rail freight transport- tonne-kilometre for gross-gross weight of goods. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Unitisation in rail freight transport- tonne-kilometre for gross-gross weight of goods
Unit
Percentage of total
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 648 data points, 2007–2024
Last refreshed