Empty and loaded intermodal transport units in Germany

Germany: Empty and loaded intermodal transport units was 92,692 Number in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
92,692 Number
Change on year
down 16.6%
World rank
3rd
of 31 countries
All-time high
156,244 Number
in 2004
All-time low
19,327 Number
in 2012
Years of data
22
2004–2025

Empty and loaded intermodal transport units in Germany, 2004–2025

050.0k100.0k150.0k2004201420252004: 156.2k Number2005: 34.6k Number2006: 91.7k Number2007: 95.9k Number2008: 33.5k Number2009: 27.0k Number2010: 31.8k Number2011: 29.4k Number2012: 19.3k Number2013: 24.3k Number2014: 36.7k Number2015: 98.5k Number2016: 86.4k Number2017: 96.1k Number2018: 90.4k Number2019: 86.6k Number2020: 55.9k Number2021: 68.6k Number2022: 107.6k Number2023: 118.6k Number2024: 111.2k Number2025: 92.7k Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

In 2025, empty and loaded intermodal transport units in Germany stood at 92,692 Number.

The figure is down 16.6% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, empty and loaded intermodal transport units in Germany peaked at 156,244 Number in 2004 and was at its lowest, 19,327 Number, in 2012.

That places Germany 3rd out of 31 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 73,152 Number 26,962 Number 156,244 Number 6
2010s 59,950 Number 19,327 Number 98,477 Number 10
2020s 92,456 Number 55,921 Number 118,649 Number 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 1 Austria 211,053 Number compare
  2. 2 Italy 110,110 Number compare
  3. 4 Slovenia 19,550 Number compare
  4. 5 France 5,552 Number compare
  5. 6 Denmark 801 Number compare

See the full ranking of 31 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is empty and loaded intermodal transport units in Germany?
Empty and loaded intermodal transport units in Germany was 92,692 Number in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest empty and loaded intermodal transport units recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 156,244 Number in 2004.
What is the lowest empty and loaded intermodal transport units recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 19,327 Number in 2012.
How does Germany rank for empty and loaded intermodal transport units?
Germany ranks 3rd out of 31 countries with data for 2025.
Is empty and loaded intermodal transport units rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Empty and loaded intermodal transport units. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Empty and loaded intermodal transport units
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
31 places, 545 data points, 2003–2025
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