Annual freight transport in Germany
Germany: Annual freight transport was 503 Tonnes-kilometres in 1991. ▼ Falling
Annual freight transport in Germany, 1970–1991
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes-kilometres.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual freight transport in Germany is 503 Tonnes-kilometres, measured in 1991.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 64.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual freight transport in Germany peaked at 1,467 Tonnes-kilometres in 1982 and was at its lowest, 454 Tonnes-kilometres, in 1987.
That places Germany 18th out of 21 countries with data for 1991, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Annual freight transport in Germany, year by year
| Year | Tonnes-kilometres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 899 Tonnes-kilometres | — |
| 1971 | 937 Tonnes-kilometres | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 933 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 997 Tonnes-kilometres | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 1,047 Tonnes-kilometres | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 956 Tonnes-kilometres | -8.7% |
| 1976 | 1,310 Tonnes-kilometres | +37.0% |
| 1977 | 1,343 Tonnes-kilometres | +2.5% |
| 1978 | 1,269 Tonnes-kilometres | -5.5% |
| 1979 | 1,356 Tonnes-kilometres | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 1,400 Tonnes-kilometres | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 1,418 Tonnes-kilometres | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 1,467 Tonnes-kilometres | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 1,135 Tonnes-kilometres | -22.6% |
| 1984 | 1,036 Tonnes-kilometres | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 692 Tonnes-kilometres | -33.2% |
| 1986 | 668 Tonnes-kilometres | -3.5% |
| 1987 | 454 Tonnes-kilometres | -32.0% |
| 1988 | 562 Tonnes-kilometres | +23.8% |
| 1989 | 488 Tonnes-kilometres | -13.2% |
| 1990 | 511 Tonnes-kilometres | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 503 Tonnes-kilometres | -1.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 503 Tonnes-kilometres is below the median for high income countries, which is 14,952 Tonnes-kilometres, 3% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Germany's 503 Tonnes-kilometres is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,846 Tonnes-kilometres, 27% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,105 Tonnes-kilometres | 899 Tonnes-kilometres | 1,356 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 1980s | 932 Tonnes-kilometres | 454 Tonnes-kilometres | 1,467 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 1990s | 507 Tonnes-kilometres | 503 Tonnes-kilometres | 511 Tonnes-kilometres | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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 freight transport in Germany?
- Annual freight transport in Germany was 503 Tonnes-kilometres in 1991, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual freight transport recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1,467 Tonnes-kilometres in 1982.
- What is the lowest annual freight transport recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 454 Tonnes-kilometres in 1987.
- How does Germany rank for annual freight transport?
- Germany ranks 18th out of 21 countries with data for 1991.
- Is annual freight transport rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual freight transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Freight transport by rail, road, inland waterways and pipeline.