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

Romania: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers was 479 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
479 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
25th
of 35 countries
All-time high
12,125 Thousand tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
308 Thousand tonnes
in 2018
Years of data
18
2007–2024

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

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k2007201520242007: 11.1k Thousand tonnes2008: 12.1k Thousand tonnes2009: 4.8k Thousand tonnes2010: 3.2k Thousand tonnes2011: 3.3k Thousand tonnes2012: 3.7k Thousand tonnes2013: 2.1k Thousand tonnes2014: 1.8k Thousand tonnes2015: 1.8k Thousand tonnes2016: 490 Thousand tonnes2017: 414 Thousand tonnes2018: 308 Thousand tonnes2019: 441 Thousand tonnes2020: 371 Thousand tonnes2021: 628 Thousand tonnes2022: 351 Thousand tonnes2023: 450 Thousand tonnes2024: 479 Thousand tonnes

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Romania stood at 479 Thousand tonnes.

The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and down 74.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Romania peaked at 12,125 Thousand tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 308 Thousand tonnes, in 2018.

Romania ranks 25th 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 Romania, year by year

Annual values for Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne in Romania, 2007 to 2024.
Year Thousand tonnes Change
2007 11,131 Thousand tonnes —
2008 12,125 Thousand tonnes +8.9%
2009 4,757 Thousand tonnes -60.8%
2010 3,197 Thousand tonnes -32.8%
2011 3,283 Thousand tonnes +2.7%
2012 3,675 Thousand tonnes +11.9%
2013 2,113 Thousand tonnes -42.5%
2014 1,848 Thousand tonnes -12.5%
2015 1,793 Thousand tonnes -3.0%
2016 490 Thousand tonnes -72.7%
2017 414 Thousand tonnes -15.5%
2018 308 Thousand tonnes -25.6%
2019 441 Thousand tonnes +43.2%
2020 371 Thousand tonnes -15.9%
2021 628 Thousand tonnes +69.3%
2022 351 Thousand tonnes -44.1%
2023 450 Thousand tonnes +28.2%
2024 479 Thousand tonnes +6.4%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 479 Thousand tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,512 Thousand tonnes, 32% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 479 Thousand tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,512 Thousand tonnes, 32% of the median. (26 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9,338 Thousand tonnes 4,757 Thousand tonnes 12,125 Thousand tonnes 3
2010s 1,756 Thousand tonnes 308 Thousand tonnes 3,675 Thousand tonnes 10
2020s 455.8 Thousand tonnes 351 Thousand tonnes 628 Thousand tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 22 Slovakia 878 Thousand tonnes compare
  2. 22 Slovakia 878 Thousand tonnes compare
  3. 24 Hungary 484 Thousand tonnes compare
  4. 26 Greece 261 Thousand tonnes compare
  5. 27 Latvia 152 Thousand tonnes compare
  6. 27 Latvia 152 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 Romania?
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Romania was 479 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 12,125 Thousand tonnes in 2008.
What is the lowest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 308 Thousand tonnes in 2018.
How does Romania rank for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
Romania ranks 25th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 74.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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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