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

Austria: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers was 1,000 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,000 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 30.5%
World rank
21st
of 35 countries
All-time high
4,882 Thousand tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
254 Thousand tonnes
in 2015
Years of data
18
2007–2024

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

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2007201520242007: 4.9k Thousand tonnes2008: 548 Thousand tonnes2009: 497 Thousand tonnes2010: 421 Thousand tonnes2011: 433 Thousand tonnes2012: 340 Thousand tonnes2013: 374 Thousand tonnes2014: 301 Thousand tonnes2015: 254 Thousand tonnes2016: 312 Thousand tonnes2017: 389 Thousand tonnes2018: 339 Thousand tonnes2019: 345 Thousand tonnes2020: 524 Thousand tonnes2021: 808 Thousand tonnes2022: 761 Thousand tonnes2023: 766 Thousand tonnes2024: 1.0k Thousand tonnes

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Austria stood at 1,000 Thousand tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.5% on the previous year and up 232.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Austria peaked at 4,882 Thousand tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 254 Thousand tonnes, in 2015.

That places Austria 21st out of 35 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.

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

Annual values for Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne in Austria, 2007 to 2024.
Year Thousand tonnes Change
2007 4,882 Thousand tonnes —
2008 548 Thousand tonnes -88.8%
2009 497 Thousand tonnes -9.3%
2010 421 Thousand tonnes -15.3%
2011 433 Thousand tonnes +2.9%
2012 340 Thousand tonnes -21.5%
2013 374 Thousand tonnes +10.0%
2014 301 Thousand tonnes -19.5%
2015 254 Thousand tonnes -15.6%
2016 312 Thousand tonnes +22.8%
2017 389 Thousand tonnes +24.7%
2018 339 Thousand tonnes -12.9%
2019 345 Thousand tonnes +1.8%
2020 524 Thousand tonnes +51.9%
2021 808 Thousand tonnes +54.2%
2022 761 Thousand tonnes -5.8%
2023 766 Thousand tonnes +0.7%
2024 1,000 Thousand tonnes +30.5%

Austria compared with similar countries

  • Austria's 1,000 Thousand tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,512 Thousand tonnes, 66% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Austria's 1,000 Thousand tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,512 Thousand tonnes, 66% of the median. (26 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,976 Thousand tonnes 497 Thousand tonnes 4,882 Thousand tonnes 3
2010s 350.8 Thousand tonnes 254 Thousand tonnes 433 Thousand tonnes 10
2020s 771.8 Thousand tonnes 524 Thousand tonnes 1,000 Thousand tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 18 Finland 1,437 Thousand tonnes compare
  2. 19 Slovenia 1,019 Thousand tonnes compare
  3. 19 Slovenia 1,019 Thousand tonnes compare
  4. 22 Slovakia 878 Thousand tonnes compare
  5. 22 Slovakia 878 Thousand tonnes compare
  6. 24 Hungary 484 Thousand tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Austria?
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Austria was 1,000 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 4,882 Thousand tonnes in 2007.
What is the lowest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 254 Thousand tonnes in 2015.
How does Austria rank for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
Austria ranks 21st out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is up 232.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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