Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Spain
Spain: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers was 6,400 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
6,400 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
5th
of 35 countries
All-time high
8,398 Thousand tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
4,031 Thousand tonnes
in 2012
Years of data
18
2007–2024
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Spain, 2007–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
Spain recorded 6,400 Thousand tonnes for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Spain peaked at 8,398 Thousand tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4,031 Thousand tonnes, in 2012.
That places Spain 5th out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Spain, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8,398 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 7,239 Thousand tonnes | -13.8% |
| 2009 | 5,474 Thousand tonnes | -24.4% |
| 2010 | 6,801 Thousand tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2011 | 4,944 Thousand tonnes | -27.3% |
| 2012 | 4,031 Thousand tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 5,258 Thousand tonnes | +30.4% |
| 2014 | 5,594 Thousand tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 5,730 Thousand tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 7,310 Thousand tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2017 | 8,043 Thousand tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 6,636 Thousand tonnes | -17.5% |
| 2019 | 7,001 Thousand tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 5,534 Thousand tonnes | -21.0% |
| 2021 | 5,799 Thousand tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 7,326 Thousand tonnes | +26.3% |
| 2023 | 5,992 Thousand tonnes | -18.2% |
| 2024 | 6,400 Thousand tonnes | +6.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 6,400 Thousand tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,512 Thousand tonnes, 4.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Spain's 6,400 Thousand tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,512 Thousand tonnes, 4.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,037 Thousand tonnes | 5,474 Thousand tonnes | 8,398 Thousand tonnes | 3 |
| 2010s | 6,135 Thousand tonnes | 4,031 Thousand tonnes | 8,043 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,210 Thousand tonnes | 5,534 Thousand tonnes | 7,326 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Spain?
- Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Spain was 6,400 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 8,398 Thousand tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,031 Thousand tonnes in 2012.
- How does Spain rank for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
- Spain ranks 5th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain 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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