Annual freight transport in Sweden
Sweden: Annual freight transport was 7,661 Tonnes-kilometres in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
7,661 Tonnes-kilometres
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
12th
of 21 countries
All-time high
10,256 Tonnes-kilometres
in 1980
All-time low
5,200 Tonnes-kilometres
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Annual freight transport in Sweden, 1970–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes-kilometres.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual freight transport in Sweden is 7,661 Tonnes-kilometres, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual freight transport in Sweden peaked at 10,256 Tonnes-kilometres in 1980 and was at its lowest, 5,200 Tonnes-kilometres, in 1970.
That places Sweden 12th out of 21 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 55 years of available data.
Annual freight transport in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Tonnes-kilometres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,200 Tonnes-kilometres | — |
| 1971 | 5,500 Tonnes-kilometres | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 5,900 Tonnes-kilometres | +7.3% |
| 1973 | 6,300 Tonnes-kilometres | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 7,200 Tonnes-kilometres | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 8,200 Tonnes-kilometres | +13.9% |
| 1976 | 9,293 Tonnes-kilometres | +13.3% |
| 1977 | 9,340 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 8,650 Tonnes-kilometres | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 10,163 Tonnes-kilometres | +17.5% |
| 1980 | 10,256 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 9,364 Tonnes-kilometres | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 9,381 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 9,209 Tonnes-kilometres | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 9,144 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 9,183 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 9,447 Tonnes-kilometres | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 8,665 Tonnes-kilometres | -8.3% |
| 1988 | 7,859 Tonnes-kilometres | -9.3% |
| 1989 | 7,853 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 7,900 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 7,538 Tonnes-kilometres | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 7,091 Tonnes-kilometres | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 7,349 Tonnes-kilometres | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 7,641 Tonnes-kilometres | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 8,274 Tonnes-kilometres | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 8,634 Tonnes-kilometres | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 8,387 Tonnes-kilometres | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 8,334 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 7,700 Tonnes-kilometres | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 8,118 Tonnes-kilometres | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 7,579 Tonnes-kilometres | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 7,183 Tonnes-kilometres | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 7,456 Tonnes-kilometres | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 7,154 Tonnes-kilometres | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 8,000 Tonnes-kilometres | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 7,192 Tonnes-kilometres | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 7,866 Tonnes-kilometres | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 8,255 Tonnes-kilometres | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 6,504 Tonnes-kilometres | -21.2% |
| 2010 | 7,851 Tonnes-kilometres | +20.7% |
| 2011 | 7,794 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,892 Tonnes-kilometres | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 6,764 Tonnes-kilometres | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 6,663 Tonnes-kilometres | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 7,221 Tonnes-kilometres | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 7,002 Tonnes-kilometres | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 7,141 Tonnes-kilometres | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 7,570 Tonnes-kilometres | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 7,750 Tonnes-kilometres | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 7,703 Tonnes-kilometres | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 7,769 Tonnes-kilometres | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 7,650 Tonnes-kilometres | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 7,460 Tonnes-kilometres | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 7,661 Tonnes-kilometres | +2.7% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 7,661 Tonnes-kilometres is below the median for high income countries, which is 14,952 Tonnes-kilometres, 51% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 7,661 Tonnes-kilometres is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,846 Tonnes-kilometres, 4.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,575 Tonnes-kilometres | 5,200 Tonnes-kilometres | 10,163 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,036 Tonnes-kilometres | 7,853 Tonnes-kilometres | 10,256 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,885 Tonnes-kilometres | 7,091 Tonnes-kilometres | 8,634 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,531 Tonnes-kilometres | 6,504 Tonnes-kilometres | 8,255 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,265 Tonnes-kilometres | 6,663 Tonnes-kilometres | 7,851 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,649 Tonnes-kilometres | 7,460 Tonnes-kilometres | 7,769 Tonnes-kilometres | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More reference data data for Sweden
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.68 (2050)
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- 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 freight transport in Sweden?
- Annual freight transport in Sweden was 7,661 Tonnes-kilometres in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual freight transport recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 10,256 Tonnes-kilometres in 1980.
- What is the lowest annual freight transport recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,200 Tonnes-kilometres in 1970.
- How does Sweden rank for annual freight transport?
- Sweden ranks 12th out of 21 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual freight transport rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sweden 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.