Annual container transport in Sweden
Sweden: Annual container transport was 14,057 Tonnes in 2024. ◆ 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
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.
Annual container transport in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,700 Tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 2,000 Tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1973 | 2,800 Tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1974 | 2,700 Tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 2,500 Tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1976 | 2,500 Tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2,700 Tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 2,800 Tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 3,300 Tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1980 | 3,100 Tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 3,300 Tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 3,700 Tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 3,900 Tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 4,288 Tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 4,549 Tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 4,402 Tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 4,685 Tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 4,140 Tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 4,277 Tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 4,768 Tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1991 | 4,623 Tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 4,883 Tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 4,894 Tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 5,269 Tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 5,461 Tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 6,527 Tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1997 | 7,898 Tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1998 | 7,543 Tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 8,005 Tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 8,295 Tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 8,348 Tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 9,173 Tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 8,265 Tonnes | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 9,216 Tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2005 | 9,979 Tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 10,613 Tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 11,699 Tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 11,654 Tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 10,865 Tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 12,942 Tonnes | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 13,961 Tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 13,776 Tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 12,987 Tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 13,382 Tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 12,711 Tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 13,617 Tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 13,446 Tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 13,799 Tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 13,933 Tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 13,536 Tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 14,191 Tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 13,998 Tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 13,185 Tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2024 | 14,057 Tonnes | +6.6% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 14,057 Tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,610 Tonnes, 1.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 14,057 Tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 34,647 Tonnes, 41% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Sweden
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2237 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9766 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.12 (2050)
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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Container transport by rail and sea.