Annual container transport in Georgia

Georgia: Annual container transport was 5,499 Tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,499 Tonnes
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
24th
of 28 countries
All-time high
5,796 Tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
1 Tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Annual container transport in Georgia, 1970–2024

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Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.

Analysis

Georgia recorded 5,499 Tonnes for annual container transport in 2024.

The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 33.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in Georgia peaked at 5,796 Tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1 Tonnes, in 1990.

That places Georgia 24th out of 28 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Annual container transport in Georgia, year by year

Annual values for Annual container transport in Georgia, 1970 to 2024.
Year Tonnes Change
1970 4 Tonnes —
1971 3 Tonnes -25.0%
1972 3 Tonnes +0.0%
1973 3 Tonnes +0.0%
1974 4 Tonnes +33.3%
1975 3 Tonnes -25.0%
1976 4 Tonnes +33.3%
1977 4 Tonnes +0.0%
1978 4 Tonnes +0.0%
1979 5 Tonnes +25.0%
1980 5 Tonnes +0.0%
1981 6 Tonnes +20.0%
1982 7 Tonnes +16.7%
1983 7 Tonnes +0.0%
1984 7 Tonnes +0.0%
1985 7 Tonnes +0.0%
1986 9 Tonnes +28.6%
1987 7 Tonnes -22.2%
1988 5 Tonnes -28.6%
1989 8 Tonnes +60.0%
1990 1 Tonnes -87.5%
1991 1 Tonnes +0.0%
1992 1 Tonnes +0.0%
1993 23 Tonnes +2200.0%
1994 35 Tonnes +52.2%
1995 95 Tonnes +171.4%
1996 166 Tonnes +74.7%
1997 419 Tonnes +152.4%
1998 465 Tonnes +11.0%
1999 313 Tonnes -32.7%
2000 391 Tonnes +24.9%
2001 421 Tonnes +7.7%
2002 434 Tonnes +3.1%
2003 704 Tonnes +62.2%
2004 881 Tonnes +25.1%
2005 1,049 Tonnes +19.1%
2006 1,148 Tonnes +9.4%
2007 1,632 Tonnes +42.2%
2008 2,016 Tonnes +23.5%
2009 1,546 Tonnes -23.3%
2010 2,071 Tonnes +34.0%
2011 2,731 Tonnes +31.9%
2012 3,215 Tonnes +17.7%
2013 3,351 Tonnes +4.2%
2014 4,121 Tonnes +23.0%
2015 3,624 Tonnes -12.1%
2016 3,273 Tonnes -9.7%
2017 3,787 Tonnes +15.7%
2018 4,189 Tonnes +10.6%
2019 5,499 Tonnes +31.3%
2020 4,495 Tonnes -18.3%
2021 3,723 Tonnes -17.2%
2022 4,336 Tonnes +16.5%
2023 5,796 Tonnes +33.7%
2024 5,499 Tonnes -5.1%

Georgia compared with similar countries

  • Georgia's 5,499 Tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,610 Tonnes, 57% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
  • Georgia's 5,499 Tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,499 Tonnes, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Annual container transport in Georgia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1993 +2200.0% 1 Tonnes 23 Tonnes
1995 +171.4% 35 Tonnes 95 Tonnes
1997 +152.4% 166 Tonnes 419 Tonnes

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.7 Tonnes 3 Tonnes 5 Tonnes 10
1980s 6.8 Tonnes 5 Tonnes 9 Tonnes 10
1990s 151.9 Tonnes 1 Tonnes 465 Tonnes 10
2000s 1,022 Tonnes 391 Tonnes 2,016 Tonnes 10
2010s 3,586 Tonnes 2,071 Tonnes 5,499 Tonnes 10
2020s 4,770 Tonnes 3,723 Tonnes 5,796 Tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Georgia

  1. 21 Ukraine 7,520 Tonnes compare
  2. 22 Norway 7,024 Tonnes compare
  3. 23 Denmark 5,646 Tonnes compare
  4. 25 Romania 5,250 Tonnes compare
  5. 26 Bulgaria 2,968 Tonnes compare
  6. 27 Albania 2,015 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places →

More reference data data for Georgia

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in Georgia?
Annual container transport in Georgia was 5,499 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Georgia?
The highest recorded value was 5,796 Tonnes in 2023.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Georgia?
The lowest recorded value was 1 Tonnes in 1990.
How does Georgia rank for annual container transport?
Georgia ranks 24th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in Georgia?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Georgia 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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Indicator
Annual container transport
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
37 places, 1,465 data points, 1970–2024
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