Annual container transport in Sweden

Sweden: Annual container transport was 14,057 Tonnes in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
14,057 Tonnes
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
17th
of 28 countries
All-time high
14,191 Tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
1,700 Tonnes
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Annual container transport in Sweden, 1971–2024

2.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k197119972024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual container transport in Sweden is 14,057 Tonnes, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual container transport in Sweden peaked at 14,191 Tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,700 Tonnes, in 1971.

That places Sweden 17th out of 28 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 2,556 Tonnes 1,700 Tonnes 3,300 Tonnes 9
1980s 4,034 Tonnes 3,100 Tonnes 4,685 Tonnes 10
1990s 5,987 Tonnes 4,623 Tonnes 8,005 Tonnes 10
2000s 9,811 Tonnes 8,265 Tonnes 11,699 Tonnes 10
2010s 13,455 Tonnes 12,711 Tonnes 13,961 Tonnes 10
2020s 13,794 Tonnes 13,185 Tonnes 14,191 Tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 14 Portugal 33,005 Tonnes compare
  2. 15 Chile 31,202 Tonnes compare
  3. 16 Israel 27,825 Tonnes compare
  4. 18 Finland 10,333 Tonnes compare
  5. 19 Ireland 8,887 Tonnes compare
  6. 20 Iceland 7,754 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More reference data data for Sweden

All data for Sweden β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is annual container transport in Sweden?
Annual container transport in Sweden was 14,057 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 14,191 Tonnes in 2021.
What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 1,700 Tonnes in 1971.
How does Sweden rank for annual container transport?
Sweden ranks 17th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual container transport rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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.