Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Greece
Greece: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers was 261 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
261 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 62.6%
World rank
26th
of 35 countries
All-time high
1,540 Thousand tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
122 Thousand tonnes
in 2013
Years of data
18
2007–2024
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Greece, 2007–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
Greece recorded 261 Thousand tonnes for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in 2024.
That represents a change of down 62.6% on the previous year and down 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Greece peaked at 1,540 Thousand tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 122 Thousand tonnes, in 2013.
That places Greece 26th 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 481 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 904 Thousand tonnes | +87.9% |
| 2009 | 902 Thousand tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 560 Thousand tonnes | -37.9% |
| 2011 | 429 Thousand tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2012 | 531 Thousand tonnes | +23.8% |
| 2013 | 122 Thousand tonnes | -77.0% |
| 2014 | 291 Thousand tonnes | +138.5% |
| 2015 | 167 Thousand tonnes | -42.6% |
| 2016 | 295 Thousand tonnes | +76.6% |
| 2017 | 949 Thousand tonnes | +221.7% |
| 2018 | 1,042 Thousand tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 1,540 Thousand tonnes | +47.8% |
| 2020 | 343 Thousand tonnes | -77.7% |
| 2021 | 824 Thousand tonnes | +140.2% |
| 2022 | 820 Thousand tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 698 Thousand tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2024 | 261 Thousand tonnes | -62.6% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 261 Thousand tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,512 Thousand tonnes, 17% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Greece's 261 Thousand tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,512 Thousand tonnes, 17% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 762.33 Thousand tonnes | 481 Thousand tonnes | 904 Thousand tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 592.6 Thousand tonnes | 122 Thousand tonnes | 1,540 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 589.2 Thousand tonnes | 261 Thousand tonnes | 824 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More reference data data for Greece
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4067 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Greece?
- Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Greece was 261 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 1,540 Thousand tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 122 Thousand tonnes in 2013.
- How does Greece rank for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
- Greece ranks 26th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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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