Goods transported by type of transport in Germany
Germany: Goods transported by type of transport was 327,952 Thousand tonnes in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
327,952 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
1st
of 40 countries
All-time high
374,027 Thousand tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
296,925 Thousand tonnes
in 2003
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Goods transported by type of transport in Germany, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2025, goods transported by type of transport in Germany stood at 327,952 Thousand tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods transported by type of transport in Germany peaked at 374,027 Thousand tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 296,925 Thousand tonnes, in 2003.
Germany ranks 1st of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Goods transported by type of transport in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 296,925 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 310,261 Thousand tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 315,576 Thousand tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 344,270 Thousand tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 359,299 Thousand tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 369,525 Thousand tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 311,014 Thousand tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2010 | 354,328 Thousand tonnes | +13.9% |
| 2011 | 374,027 Thousand tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 365,036 Thousand tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 372,768 Thousand tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 363,975 Thousand tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 366,318 Thousand tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 346,741 Thousand tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 333,271 Thousand tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 340,626 Thousand tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 339,062 Thousand tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 320,306 Thousand tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 357,877 Thousand tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2022 | 359,026 Thousand tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 337,111 Thousand tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 337,515 Thousand tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 327,952 Thousand tonnes | -2.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 327,952 Thousand tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31,330 Thousand tonnes, 10.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Germany's 327,952 Thousand tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,194 Thousand tonnes, 9.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 329,553 Thousand tonnes | 296,925 Thousand tonnes | 369,525 Thousand tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 355,615 Thousand tonnes | 333,271 Thousand tonnes | 374,027 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 339,964 Thousand tonnes | 320,306 Thousand tonnes | 359,026 Thousand tonnes | 6 |
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 goods transported by type of transport in Germany?
- Goods transported by type of transport in Germany was 327,952 Thousand tonnes in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest goods transported by type of transport recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 374,027 Thousand tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest goods transported by type of transport recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 296,925 Thousand tonnes in 2003.
- How does Germany rank for goods transported by type of transport?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods transported by type of transport rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Goods transported by type of transport (detailed reporting only ). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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