Annual freight transport in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Annual freight transport was 23,800 Tonnes-kilometres in 2023. βΌ Falling
Annual freight transport in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1970β2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes-kilometres.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual freight transport in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 23,800 Tonnes-kilometres, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual freight transport in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 67,200 Tonnes-kilometres in 2002 and was at its lowest, 22,700 Tonnes-kilometres, in 1975.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th of 21 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 54 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,520 Tonnes-kilometres | 22,700 Tonnes-kilometres | 54,100 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 1980s | 55,410 Tonnes-kilometres | 51,400 Tonnes-kilometres | 58,700 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,020 Tonnes-kilometres | 46,600 Tonnes-kilometres | 57,300 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 2000s | 57,430 Tonnes-kilometres | 48,600 Tonnes-kilometres | 67,200 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,260 Tonnes-kilometres | 24,300 Tonnes-kilometres | 42,700 Tonnes-kilometres | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,425 Tonnes-kilometres | 23,800 Tonnes-kilometres | 25,000 Tonnes-kilometres | 4 |
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More reference data data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland β
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual freight transport in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Annual freight transport in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 23,800 Tonnes-kilometres in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual freight transport recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 67,200 Tonnes-kilometres in 2002.
- What is the lowest annual freight transport recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,700 Tonnes-kilometres in 1975.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for annual freight transport?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 8th out of 21 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual freight transport rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.