Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Portugal

Portugal: Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region was 958.53 Thousand passengers in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
958.53 Thousand passengers
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
23rd
of 36 countries
All-time high
969.88 Thousand passengers
in 2023
All-time low
230 Thousand passengers
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Portugal, 2000–2024

2004006008001.0k2000201220242000: 230 Thousand passengers2001: 248 Thousand passengers2002: 238 Thousand passengers2003: 287 Thousand passengers2004: 309 Thousand passengers2005: 309 Thousand passengers2006: 322 Thousand passengers2007: 357 Thousand passengers2008: 334 Thousand passengers2009: 388 Thousand passengers2010: 336 Thousand passengers2011: 318 Thousand passengers2012: 255 Thousand passengers2013: 249 Thousand passengers2014: 252 Thousand passengers2015: 269.3 Thousand passengers2016: 314.2 Thousand passengers2017: 338.5 Thousand passengers2018: 349.6 Thousand passengers2019: 370.8 Thousand passengers2020: 541.2 Thousand passengers2021: 701.4 Thousand passengers2022: 843.2 Thousand passengers2023: 969.9 Thousand passengers2024: 958.5 Thousand passengers

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand passengers.

Analysis

The most recent figure for maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Portugal is 958.53 Thousand passengers, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 280.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Portugal peaked at 969.88 Thousand passengers in 2023 and was at its lowest, 230 Thousand passengers, in 2000.

That places Portugal 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Portugal, 2000 to 2024.
Year Thousand passengers Change
2000 230 Thousand passengers —
2001 248 Thousand passengers +7.8%
2002 238 Thousand passengers -4.0%
2003 287 Thousand passengers +20.6%
2004 309 Thousand passengers +7.7%
2005 309 Thousand passengers +0.0%
2006 322 Thousand passengers +4.2%
2007 357 Thousand passengers +10.9%
2008 334 Thousand passengers -6.4%
2009 388 Thousand passengers +16.2%
2010 336 Thousand passengers -13.4%
2011 318 Thousand passengers -5.4%
2012 255 Thousand passengers -19.8%
2013 249 Thousand passengers -2.4%
2014 252 Thousand passengers +1.2%
2015 269.26 Thousand passengers +6.8%
2016 314.19 Thousand passengers +16.7%
2017 338.48 Thousand passengers +7.7%
2018 349.65 Thousand passengers +3.3%
2019 370.76 Thousand passengers +6.0%
2020 541.2 Thousand passengers +46.0%
2021 701.4 Thousand passengers +29.6%
2022 843.23 Thousand passengers +20.2%
2023 969.88 Thousand passengers +15.0%
2024 958.53 Thousand passengers -1.2%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 958.53 Thousand passengers is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,779 Thousand passengers, 25% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 958.53 Thousand passengers is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,851 Thousand passengers, 14% of the median. (24 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 302.2 Thousand passengers 230 Thousand passengers 388 Thousand passengers 10
2010s 305.23 Thousand passengers 249 Thousand passengers 370.76 Thousand passengers 10
2020s 802.85 Thousand passengers 541.2 Thousand passengers 969.88 Thousand passengers 5

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 21 Netherlands 1,888 Thousand passengers compare
  2. 21 Netherlands 1,888 Thousand passengers compare
  3. 24 Guadeloupe 807.09 Thousand passengers compare
  4. 25 Lithuania 370.82 Thousand passengers compare
  5. 25 Lithuania 370.82 Thousand passengers compare

See the full ranking of 216 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Portugal?
Maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Portugal was 958.53 Thousand passengers in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 969.88 Thousand passengers in 2023.
What is the lowest maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 230 Thousand passengers in 2000.
How does Portugal rank for maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region?
Portugal ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
Is maritime transport of passengers by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 280.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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Indicator
Maritime transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region
Unit
Thousand passengers
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
216 places, 4,815 data points, 1997–2024
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