Annual container transport in France
France: Annual container transport was 58,135 Tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
58,135 Tonnes
Change on year
up 14.2%
World rank
11th
of 28 countries
All-time high
59,223 Tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
1,336 Tonnes
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Annual container transport in France, 1970–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual container transport in France is 58,135 Tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.2% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual container transport in France peaked at 59,223 Tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,336 Tonnes, in 1971.
France ranks 11th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual container transport in France, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,537 Tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 1,336 Tonnes | -13.1% |
| 1972 | 1,990 Tonnes | +49.0% |
| 1973 | 2,896 Tonnes | +45.5% |
| 1974 | 3,455 Tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1975 | 3,811 Tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1976 | 5,423 Tonnes | +42.3% |
| 1977 | 6,457 Tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1978 | 7,540 Tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1979 | 8,872 Tonnes | +17.7% |
| 1980 | 10,294 Tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1981 | 12,481 Tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1982 | 11,889 Tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1983 | 11,589 Tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 12,779 Tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1985 | 11,624 Tonnes | -9.0% |
| 1986 | 13,106 Tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 13,283 Tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 14,513 Tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 16,618 Tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1990 | 15,985 Tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1991 | 15,971 Tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 12,829 Tonnes | -19.7% |
| 1993 | 14,771 Tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1994 | 15,404 Tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 16,947 Tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 18,324 Tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 20,671 Tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1998 | 22,183 Tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 23,680 Tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 25,572 Tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 26,536 Tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 29,419 Tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2003 | 31,984 Tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 35,802 Tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 35,440 Tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 35,850 Tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 41,878 Tonnes | +16.8% |
| 2008 | 43,743 Tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 40,826 Tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 43,032 Tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 42,518 Tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 44,672 Tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 47,225 Tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 49,421 Tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 49,865 Tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 49,870 Tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 55,574 Tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 55,381 Tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 55,165 Tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 48,719 Tonnes | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 59,223 Tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2022 | 58,388 Tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 50,893 Tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2024 | 58,135 Tonnes | +14.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 58,135 Tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,610 Tonnes, 6.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- France's 58,135 Tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 34,647 Tonnes, 1.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,332 Tonnes | 1,336 Tonnes | 8,872 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,818 Tonnes | 10,294 Tonnes | 16,618 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,676 Tonnes | 12,829 Tonnes | 23,680 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,705 Tonnes | 25,572 Tonnes | 43,743 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 49,272 Tonnes | 42,518 Tonnes | 55,574 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 55,072 Tonnes | 48,719 Tonnes | 59,223 Tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual container transport in France?
- Annual container transport in France was 58,135 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual container transport recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 59,223 Tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,336 Tonnes in 1971.
- How does France rank for annual container transport?
- France ranks 11th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual container transport rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.