Annual container transport in Portugal

Portugal: Annual container transport was 33,005 Tonnes in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
33,005 Tonnes
Change on year
up 11.3%
World rank
14th
of 28 countries
All-time high
33,005 Tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
174 Tonnes
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Annual container transport in Portugal, 1970–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, annual container transport in Portugal stood at 33,005 Tonnes. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.3% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in Portugal peaked at 33,005 Tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 174 Tonnes, in 1970.

Portugal ranks 14th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 901.7 Tonnes 174 Tonnes 1,413 Tonnes 10
1980s 2,428 Tonnes 1,652 Tonnes 3,824 Tonnes 10
1990s 4,610 Tonnes 4,189 Tonnes 5,117 Tonnes 10
2000s 9,368 Tonnes 5,927 Tonnes 12,852 Tonnes 10
2010s 23,263 Tonnes 14,007 Tonnes 30,348 Tonnes 10
2020s 30,047 Tonnes 27,953 Tonnes 33,005 Tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 11 France 58,135 Tonnes compare
  2. 12 Greece 42,421 Tonnes compare
  3. 13 Canada 36,289 Tonnes compare
  4. 15 Chile 31,202 Tonnes compare
  5. 16 Israel 27,825 Tonnes compare
  6. 17 Sweden 14,057 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More reference data data for Portugal

All data for Portugal β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in Portugal?
Annual container transport in Portugal was 33,005 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 33,005 Tonnes in 2024.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 174 Tonnes in 1970.
How does Portugal rank for annual container transport?
Portugal ranks 14th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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Container transport by rail and sea.