Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Lithuania

Lithuania: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers was 1,724 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,724 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
10th
of 35 countries
All-time high
2,265 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2021
All-time low
134 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2009
Years of data
18
2007–2024

Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Lithuania, 2007–2024

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2007201520242007: 304 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2008: 169 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2009: 134 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2010: 272 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2011: 294 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2012: 381 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2013: 508 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2014: 658 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2015: 360 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2016: 591 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2017: 1.1k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2018: 1.2k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2019: 1.2k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2020: 906 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2021: 2.3k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2022: 2.0k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2023: 1.6k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2024: 1.7k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million tonne-kilometre (TKM).

Analysis

In 2024, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Lithuania stood at 1,724 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM).

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 162.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Lithuania peaked at 2,265 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 134 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), in 2009.

Lithuania ranks 10th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Lithuania, year by year

Annual values for Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne-kilometre in Lithuania, 2007 to 2024.
Year Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) Change
2007 304 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
2008 169 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -44.4%
2009 134 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -20.7%
2010 272 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +103.0%
2011 294 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +8.1%
2012 381 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +29.6%
2013 508 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +33.3%
2014 658 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +29.5%
2015 360 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -45.3%
2016 591 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +64.2%
2017 1,057 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +78.8%
2018 1,235 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +16.8%
2019 1,165 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -5.7%
2020 906 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -22.2%
2021 2,265 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +150.0%
2022 1,970 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -13.0%
2023 1,643 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -16.6%
2024 1,724 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +4.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 202.33 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 134 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 304 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 3
2010s 652.1 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 272 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 1,235 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 10
2020s 1,702 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 906 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 2,265 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 5

Countries ranked near Lithuania

  1. 7 France 2,604 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  2. 8 Portugal 1,889 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  3. 9 Czechia 1,872 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  4. 10 Lithuania 1,724 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  5. 12 Netherlands 1,259 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  6. 12 Netherlands 1,259 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Lithuania?
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Lithuania was 1,724 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Lithuania?
The highest recorded value was 2,265 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2021.
What is the lowest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Lithuania?
The lowest recorded value was 134 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2009.
How does Lithuania rank for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
Lithuania ranks 10th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers rising or falling in Lithuania?
Over the last ten years it is up 162.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne-kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne-kilometre
Unit
Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 613 data points, 2007–2024
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