Modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport in France

France: Modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport was 9.4 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
9.4
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
5th
of 27 countries
All-time high
40.1
in 2010
All-time low
6.8
in 2020
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport in France, 2008–2024

102030402008201620242008: 8.72009: 8.22010: 40.12011: 39.42012: 37.72013: 8.62014: 8.42015: 8.42016: 8.22017: 8.12018: 7.92019: 8.12020: 6.82021: 7.82022: 8.82023: 9.12024: 9.4

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport in France is 9.4, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport in France peaked at 40.1 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 6.8, in 2020.

France ranks 5th of 27 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport in France, year by year

Annual values for Modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport in France, 2008 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2008 8.7
2009 8.2 -5.7%
2010 40.1 +389.0%
2011 39.4 -1.7%
2012 37.7 -4.3%
2013 8.6 -77.2%
2014 8.4 -2.3%
2015 8.4 +0.0%
2016 8.2 -2.4%
2017 8.1 -1.2%
2018 7.9 -2.5%
2019 8.1 +2.5%
2020 6.8 -16.0%
2021 7.8 +14.7%
2022 8.8 +12.8%
2023 9.1 +3.4%
2024 9.4 +3.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.45 8.2 8.7 2
2010s 17.49 7.9 40.1 10
2020s 8.38 6.8 9.4 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 2 Hungary 11.3 compare
  2. 3 Austria 10.4 compare
  3. 4 Netherlands 9.8 compare
  4. 5 Germany 9.4 compare
  5. 5 Sweden 9.4 compare
  6. 8 Belgium 8.5 compare

See the full ranking of 28 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport in France?
Modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport in France was 9.4 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 40.1 in 2010.
What is the lowest modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 6.8 in 2020.
How does France rank for modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport?
France ranks 5th out of 27 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Modal split of air, sea and inland passenger transport
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
28 places, 476 data points, 2008–2024
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