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

Portugal: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers was 2,545 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,545
Change on year
down 19.4%
World rank
8th
of 26 countries
All-time high
4,620
in 2017
All-time low
398
in 2007
Years of data
18
2007–2024

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

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2007201520242007: 3982008: 6342009: 4302010: 5982011: 6652012: 2.6k2013: 3.1k2014: 3.7k2015: 3.8k2016: 3.9k2017: 4.6k2018: 4.2k2019: 3.9k2020: 3.4k2021: 3.3k2022: 3.8k2023: 3.2k2024: 2.5k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2024, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal stood at 2,545.

The figure is down 19.4% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal peaked at 4,620 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 398, in 2007.

That places Portugal 8th out of 26 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 487.33 398 634 3
2010s 3,109 598 4,620 10
2020s 3,240 2,545 3,829 5

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 5 Poland 5,996 compare
  2. 6 Czechia 2,964 compare
  3. 7 Lithuania 2,699 compare
  4. 9 Netherlands 2,380 compare
  5. 10 Belgium 2,107 compare
  6. 11 Norway 1,845 compare

See the full ranking of 26 places β†’

More reference data data for Portugal

All data for Portugal β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal?
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal was 2,545 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 4,620 in 2017.
What is the lowest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 398 in 2007.
How does Portugal rank for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
Portugal ranks 8th out of 26 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. 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 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
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
26 places, 457 data points, 2007–2024
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