Annual container transport in Spain
Spain: Annual container transport was 193,079 Tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
193,079 Tonnes
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
4th
of 28 countries
All-time high
198,283 Tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
9,856 Tonnes
in 1980
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Annual container transport in Spain, 1980–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual container transport in Spain is 193,079 Tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual container transport in Spain peaked at 198,283 Tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9,856 Tonnes, in 1980.
Spain ranks 4th 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 9,856 Tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 10,770 Tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1982 | 11,580 Tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 13,055 Tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 15,875 Tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1985 | 18,163 Tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1986 | 18,006 Tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 20,591 Tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1988 | 21,572 Tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 21,910 Tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 23,033 Tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 25,229 Tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1992 | 26,818 Tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 27,966 Tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 32,692 Tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1995 | 39,361 Tonnes | +20.4% |
| 1996 | 42,412 Tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 48,759 Tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1998 | 56,671 Tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1999 | 62,177 Tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 66,860 Tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2001 | 75,253 Tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2002 | 80,043 Tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 92,653 Tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 103,810 Tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 113,837 Tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 125,784 Tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 139,350 Tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 145,403 Tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 127,928 Tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 138,436 Tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 157,968 Tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 162,139 Tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 154,937 Tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 155,489 Tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 159,276 Tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 168,294 Tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 181,453 Tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 191,028 Tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 195,290 Tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 193,783 Tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 198,283 Tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 187,548 Tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 178,725 Tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 193,079 Tonnes | +8.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 193,079 Tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,610 Tonnes, 20.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Spain's 193,079 Tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 34,647 Tonnes, 5.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16,138 Tonnes | 9,856 Tonnes | 21,910 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,512 Tonnes | 23,033 Tonnes | 62,177 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 107,092 Tonnes | 66,860 Tonnes | 145,403 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 166,431 Tonnes | 138,436 Tonnes | 195,290 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 190,284 Tonnes | 178,725 Tonnes | 198,283 Tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 1 Türkiye 143,358 Tonnes compare
- 1 United States 289,042 Tonnes compare
- 2 Netherlands 139,534 Tonnes compare
- 2 Croatia 4,171 Tonnes compare
- 2 Japan 273,497 Tonnes compare
- 3 Mexico 197,900 Tonnes compare
- 3 Poland 26,853 Tonnes compare
- 4 Slovenia 9,454 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
- 7 Germany 108,934 Tonnes compare
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual container transport in Spain?
- Annual container transport in Spain was 193,079 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 198,283 Tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,856 Tonnes in 1980.
- How does Spain rank for annual container transport?
- Spain ranks 4th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual container transport rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.