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

Switzerland: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers was 147 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
147
Change on year
down 36.6%
World rank
22nd
of 26 countries
All-time high
555
in 2012
All-time low
56
in 2017
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Switzerland, 2008–2024

1002003004005006002008201620242008: 4622009: 2582010: 2992011: 3792012: 5552013: 3232014: 3482015: 722016: 962017: 562018: 2052019: 4852020: 3842021: 1442022: 1652023: 2322024: 147

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2024, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Switzerland stood at 147.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.6% on the previous year and down 57.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Switzerland peaked at 555 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 56, in 2017.

That places Switzerland 22nd out of 26 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 360 258 462 2
2010s 281.8 56 555 10
2020s 214.4 144 384 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 19 Romania 479 compare
  2. 20 Greece 261 compare
  3. 21 Latvia 152 compare
  4. 23 Croatia 117 compare
  5. 24 Estonia 78 compare
  6. 25 Luxembourg 66 compare

See the full ranking of 26 places β†’

More reference data data for Switzerland

All data for Switzerland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Switzerland?
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Switzerland was 147 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 555 in 2012.
What is the lowest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 56 in 2017.
How does Switzerland rank for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
Switzerland ranks 22nd out of 26 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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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