Annual container transport in Belgium
Belgium: Annual container transport was 113,675 Tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
113,675 Tonnes
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
6th
of 28 countries
All-time high
121,303 Tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
3,467 Tonnes
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Annual container transport in Belgium, 1970–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 113,675 Tonnes for annual container transport in 2024.
The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual container transport in Belgium peaked at 121,303 Tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,467 Tonnes, in 1971.
Belgium ranks 6th of 28 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual container transport in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,152 Tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 3,467 Tonnes | -16.5% |
| 1972 | 4,152 Tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1973 | 5,359 Tonnes | +29.1% |
| 1974 | 6,462 Tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1975 | 5,758 Tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1976 | 6,168 Tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 7,636 Tonnes | +23.8% |
| 1978 | 9,514 Tonnes | +24.6% |
| 1979 | 10,830 Tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 8,166 Tonnes | -24.6% |
| 1981 | 9,457 Tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1982 | 9,048 Tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 10,950 Tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1984 | 12,928 Tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1985 | 13,281 Tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 13,420 Tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 15,872 Tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1988 | 17,619 Tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1989 | 18,736 Tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 20,602 Tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1991 | 22,850 Tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1992 | 26,223 Tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1993 | 26,603 Tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 31,879 Tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1995 | 32,252 Tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 35,800 Tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 41,267 Tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 44,726 Tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1999 | 46,432 Tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 53,806 Tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 54,994 Tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 58,655 Tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 67,080 Tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2004 | 71,394 Tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 74,843 Tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 81,801 Tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 95,409 Tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2008 | 101,600 Tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 92,674 Tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 106,830 Tonnes | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 105,664 Tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 102,267 Tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 100,698 Tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 97,128 Tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 98,054 Tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 103,741 Tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 103,215 Tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 109,859 Tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 117,726 Tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 120,119 Tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 121,303 Tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 109,138 Tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 103,786 Tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 113,675 Tonnes | +9.5% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 113,675 Tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,610 Tonnes, 11.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 113,675 Tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 34,647 Tonnes, 3.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,350 Tonnes | 3,467 Tonnes | 10,830 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,948 Tonnes | 8,166 Tonnes | 18,736 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,863 Tonnes | 20,602 Tonnes | 46,432 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 75,226 Tonnes | 53,806 Tonnes | 101,600 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 104,518 Tonnes | 97,128 Tonnes | 117,726 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 113,604 Tonnes | 103,786 Tonnes | 121,303 Tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 3 Mexico 197,900 Tonnes compare
- 3 Poland 26,853 Tonnes compare
- 4 Slovenia 9,454 Tonnes compare
- 4 Spain 193,079 Tonnes compare
- 5 Lithuania 7,858 Tonnes compare
- 5 India 133,635 Tonnes compare
- 6 Latvia 5,063 Tonnes compare
- 7 Estonia 1,916 Tonnes compare
- 7 Germany 108,934 Tonnes compare
- 8 Italy 84,671 Tonnes compare
- 9 Australia 78,234 Tonnes compare
More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual container transport in Belgium?
- Annual container transport in Belgium was 113,675 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 121,303 Tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,467 Tonnes in 1971.
- How does Belgium rank for annual container transport?
- Belgium ranks 6th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual container transport rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual container transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Container transport by rail and sea.