Goods transported in Germany
Germany: Goods transported was 327,952 Thousand tonnes in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
327,952 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
1st
of 43 countries
All-time high
392,962 Thousand tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
310,261 Thousand tonnes
in 2004
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Goods transported in Germany, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods transported in Germany is 327,952 Thousand tonnes, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods transported in Germany peaked at 392,962 Thousand tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 310,261 Thousand tonnes, in 2004.
That places Germany 1st out of 43 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Goods transported in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 310,261 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 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 | 392,962 Thousand tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 369,386 Thousand tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 355,000 Thousand tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 362,624 Thousand tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 325,466 Thousand tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 363,959 Thousand tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2022 | 369,044 Thousand tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 351,819 Thousand tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 343,661 Thousand tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 327,952 Thousand tonnes | -4.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 327,952 Thousand tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26,640 Thousand tonnes, 12.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Germany's 327,952 Thousand tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 33,495 Thousand tonnes, 9.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 334,991 Thousand tonnes | 310,261 Thousand tonnes | 369,525 Thousand tonnes | 6 |
| 2010s | 367,642 Thousand tonnes | 354,328 Thousand tonnes | 392,962 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 346,984 Thousand tonnes | 325,466 Thousand tonnes | 369,044 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 in Germany?
- Goods transported in Germany was 327,952 Thousand tonnes in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest goods transported recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 392,962 Thousand tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest goods transported recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 310,261 Thousand tonnes in 2004.
- How does Germany rank for goods transported?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods transported 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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