Annual container transport in Germany
Germany: Annual container transport was 108,934 Tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
108,934 Tonnes
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
7th
of 28 countries
All-time high
133,293 Tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
2,080 Tonnes
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Annual container transport in Germany, 1970–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
Germany recorded 108,934 Tonnes for annual container transport in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual container transport in Germany peaked at 133,293 Tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2,080 Tonnes, in 1970.
That places Germany 7th out of 28 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual container transport in Germany, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,080 Tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 2,889 Tonnes | +38.9% |
| 1972 | 4,014 Tonnes | +38.9% |
| 1973 | 5,634 Tonnes | +40.4% |
| 1974 | 6,383 Tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 6,005 Tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 7,409 Tonnes | +23.4% |
| 1977 | 8,517 Tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 10,354 Tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1979 | 12,384 Tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1980 | 13,494 Tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 15,670 Tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1982 | 15,326 Tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 16,816 Tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1984 | 19,733 Tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1985 | 20,888 Tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 22,834 Tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 26,078 Tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1988 | 26,686 Tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 31,115 Tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 33,504 Tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 36,080 Tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 37,754 Tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 42,734 Tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1994 | 47,600 Tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 50,501 Tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 51,990 Tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 54,440 Tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 54,949 Tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 61,970 Tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2000 | 61,034 Tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 65,631 Tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 71,942 Tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 78,675 Tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 89,472 Tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2005 | 97,544 Tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 109,131 Tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 116,525 Tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 121,473 Tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 97,999 Tonnes | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 106,832 Tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 125,983 Tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 127,882 Tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 129,573 Tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 133,293 Tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 125,101 Tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 127,205 Tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 124,116 Tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 126,604 Tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 125,257 Tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 117,807 Tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 120,758 Tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 111,039 Tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 102,568 Tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 108,934 Tonnes | +6.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 108,934 Tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,610 Tonnes, 11.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Germany's 108,934 Tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 34,647 Tonnes, 3.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,567 Tonnes | 2,080 Tonnes | 12,384 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,864 Tonnes | 13,494 Tonnes | 31,115 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 47,152 Tonnes | 33,504 Tonnes | 61,970 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 90,943 Tonnes | 61,034 Tonnes | 121,473 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 125,185 Tonnes | 106,832 Tonnes | 133,293 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 112,221 Tonnes | 102,568 Tonnes | 120,758 Tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 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 Belgium 113,675 Tonnes compare
- 6 Latvia 5,063 Tonnes compare
- 7 Estonia 1,916 Tonnes compare
- 8 Italy 84,671 Tonnes compare
- 9 Australia 78,234 Tonnes compare
- 10 United Kingdom 60,691 Tonnes compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual container transport in Germany?
- Annual container transport in Germany was 108,934 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 133,293 Tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,080 Tonnes in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for annual container transport?
- Germany ranks 7th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual container transport rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.