Annual freight transport in Japan
Japan: Annual freight transport was 153,059 Tonnes-kilometres in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
153,059 Tonnes-kilometres
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
3rd
of 21 countries
All-time high
248,203 Tonnes-kilometres
in 1991
All-time low
151,243 Tonnes-kilometres
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Annual freight transport in Japan, 1970–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes-kilometres.
Analysis
In 2024, annual freight transport in Japan stood at 153,059 Tonnes-kilometres.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual freight transport in Japan peaked at 248,203 Tonnes-kilometres in 1991 and was at its lowest, 151,243 Tonnes-kilometres, in 1970.
Japan ranks 3rd of 21 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 55 years of available data.
Annual freight transport in Japan, year by year
| Year | Tonnes-kilometres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 151,243 Tonnes-kilometres | — |
| 1971 | 157,026 Tonnes-kilometres | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 175,873 Tonnes-kilometres | +12.0% |
| 1973 | 207,648 Tonnes-kilometres | +18.1% |
| 1974 | 192,406 Tonnes-kilometres | -7.3% |
| 1975 | 183,579 Tonnes-kilometres | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 194,321 Tonnes-kilometres | +5.9% |
| 1977 | 202,295 Tonnes-kilometres | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 211,971 Tonnes-kilometres | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 225,786 Tonnes-kilometres | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 222,173 Tonnes-kilometres | -1.6% |
| 1981 | 211,763 Tonnes-kilometres | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 198,052 Tonnes-kilometres | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 200,748 Tonnes-kilometres | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 210,107 Tonnes-kilometres | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 205,818 Tonnes-kilometres | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 197,953 Tonnes-kilometres | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 201,386 Tonnes-kilometres | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 212,628 Tonnes-kilometres | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 220,063 Tonnes-kilometres | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 244,546 Tonnes-kilometres | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 248,203 Tonnes-kilometres | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 248,002 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 233,526 Tonnes-kilometres | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 238,540 Tonnes-kilometres | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 238,330 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 241,756 Tonnes-kilometres | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 237,018 Tonnes-kilometres | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 226,980 Tonnes-kilometres | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 229,432 Tonnes-kilometres | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 241,671 Tonnes-kilometres | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 244,451 Tonnes-kilometres | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 235,582 Tonnes-kilometres | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 218,191 Tonnes-kilometres | -7.4% |
| 2004 | 218,833 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 211,576 Tonnes-kilometres | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 207,849 Tonnes-kilometres | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 202,962 Tonnes-kilometres | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 187,859 Tonnes-kilometres | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 167,315 Tonnes-kilometres | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 179,898 Tonnes-kilometres | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 174,900 Tonnes-kilometres | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 177,791 Tonnes-kilometres | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 184,860 Tonnes-kilometres | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 183,120 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 180,381 Tonnes-kilometres | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 180,438 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 180,934 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 179,089 Tonnes-kilometres | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 169,680 Tonnes-kilometres | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 153,824 Tonnes-kilometres | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 161,795 Tonnes-kilometres | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 162,663 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 154,015 Tonnes-kilometres | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 153,059 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 153,059 Tonnes-kilometres is above the median for high income countries, which is 14,952 Tonnes-kilometres, 10.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 190,215 Tonnes-kilometres | 151,243 Tonnes-kilometres | 225,786 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 1980s | 208,069 Tonnes-kilometres | 197,953 Tonnes-kilometres | 222,173 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 1990s | 238,633 Tonnes-kilometres | 226,980 Tonnes-kilometres | 248,203 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 2000s | 213,629 Tonnes-kilometres | 167,315 Tonnes-kilometres | 244,451 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 2010s | 179,109 Tonnes-kilometres | 169,680 Tonnes-kilometres | 184,860 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 2020s | 157,071 Tonnes-kilometres | 153,059 Tonnes-kilometres | 162,663 Tonnes-kilometres | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 Türkiye 19,836 Tonnes-kilometres compare
- 1 China 10.92 million Tonnes-kilometres compare
- 2 Estonia 0 Tonnes-kilometres compare
- 2 United States 226,442 Tonnes-kilometres compare
- 2 Croatia 136 Tonnes-kilometres compare
- 4 Australia 96,600 Tonnes-kilometres compare
- 5 Spain 49,938 Tonnes-kilometres compare
- 6 Italy 42,143 Tonnes-kilometres compare
More reference data data for Japan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual freight transport in Japan?
- Annual freight transport in Japan was 153,059 Tonnes-kilometres in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual freight transport recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 248,203 Tonnes-kilometres in 1991.
- What is the lowest annual freight transport recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 151,243 Tonnes-kilometres in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for annual freight transport?
- Japan ranks 3rd out of 21 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual freight transport rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan 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.