Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Belgium
Belgium: Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region was 5.59 Thousand passengers in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Belgium, 1997–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand passengers.
Analysis
In 2024, maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Belgium stood at 5.59 Thousand passengers.
That represents a change of down 18.8% on the previous year and down 98.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Belgium peaked at 1,946 Thousand passengers in 1997 and was at its lowest, 2.88 Thousand passengers, in 2021.
Belgium ranks 31st of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Thousand passengers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,946 Thousand passengers | — |
| 1998 | 1,696 Thousand passengers | -12.8% |
| 1999 | 1,553 Thousand passengers | -8.4% |
| 2000 | 1,520 Thousand passengers | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 1,359 Thousand passengers | -10.6% |
| 2002 | 1,121 Thousand passengers | -17.5% |
| 2003 | 735 Thousand passengers | -34.4% |
| 2004 | 742 Thousand passengers | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 781 Thousand passengers | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 749 Thousand passengers | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 759 Thousand passengers | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 672 Thousand passengers | -11.5% |
| 2009 | 566 Thousand passengers | -15.8% |
| 2010 | 611 Thousand passengers | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 495 Thousand passengers | -19.0% |
| 2012 | 465 Thousand passengers | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 386 Thousand passengers | -17.0% |
| 2014 | 372 Thousand passengers | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 350.81 Thousand passengers | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 330.22 Thousand passengers | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 315.84 Thousand passengers | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 327.1 Thousand passengers | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 306.53 Thousand passengers | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 39.6 Thousand passengers | -87.1% |
| 2021 | 2.88 Thousand passengers | -92.7% |
| 2022 | 3.99 Thousand passengers | +38.5% |
| 2023 | 6.88 Thousand passengers | +72.4% |
| 2024 | 5.59 Thousand passengers | -18.8% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 5.59 Thousand passengers is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,779 Thousand passengers, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 5.59 Thousand passengers is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,851 Thousand passengers, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Belgium changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -92.7% | 39.6 Thousand passengers | 2.88 Thousand passengers |
| 2020 | -87.1% | 306.53 Thousand passengers | 39.6 Thousand passengers |
| 2023 | +72.4% | 3.99 Thousand passengers | 6.88 Thousand passengers |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,732 Thousand passengers | 1,553 Thousand passengers | 1,946 Thousand passengers | 3 |
| 2000s | 900.4 Thousand passengers | 566 Thousand passengers | 1,520 Thousand passengers | 10 |
| 2010s | 395.95 Thousand passengers | 306.53 Thousand passengers | 611 Thousand passengers | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.79 Thousand passengers | 2.88 Thousand passengers | 39.6 Thousand passengers | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Belgium?
- Maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Belgium was 5.59 Thousand passengers in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 1,946 Thousand passengers in 1997.
- What is the lowest maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.88 Thousand passengers in 2021.
- How does Belgium rank for maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region?
- Belgium ranks 31st out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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