Modal split of inland freight transport in Belgium

Belgium: Modal split of inland freight transport was 22.0% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
22.0%
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
23rd
of 37 countries
All-time high
27.8%
in 2012
All-time low
22.0%
in 2024
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Modal split of inland freight transport in Belgium, 2005–2024

01020302005201420242005: 26.3 Percentage2006: 26.7 Percentage2007: 27.1 Percentage2008: 27.2 Percentage2009: 23.3 Percentage2010: 26.6 Percentage2011: 27 Percentage2012: 27.8 Percentage2013: 26.9 Percentage2014: 27 Percentage2015: 26.4 Percentage2016: 25.7 Percentage2017: 26.7 Percentage2018: 24.2 Percentage2019: 23.4 Percentage2020: 22.6 Percentage2021: 23.3 Percentage2022: 23.5 Percentage2023: 22.4 Percentage2024: 22 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for modal split of inland freight transport in Belgium is 22.0%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.

That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal split of inland freight transport in Belgium peaked at 27.8% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 22.0%, in 2024.

That places Belgium 23rd out of 37 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.

Modal split of inland freight transport in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for Modal split of inland freight transport in Belgium, 2005 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2005 26.3% —
2006 26.7% +1.5%
2007 27.1% +1.5%
2008 27.2% +0.4%
2009 23.3% -14.3%
2010 26.6% +14.2%
2011 27.0% +1.5%
2012 27.8% +3.0%
2013 26.9% -3.2%
2014 27.0% +0.4%
2015 26.4% -2.2%
2016 25.7% -2.7%
2017 26.7% +3.9%
2018 24.2% -9.4%
2019 23.4% -3.3%
2020 22.6% -3.4%
2021 23.3% +3.1%
2022 23.5% +0.9%
2023 22.4% -4.7%
2024 22.0% -1.8%

Belgium compared with similar countries

  • Belgium's 22.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.8%, 93% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
  • Belgium's 22.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.8%, 93% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 26.1% 23.3% 27.2% 5
2010s 26.2% 23.4% 27.8% 10
2020s 22.8% 22.0% 23.5% 5

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 20 Finland 23.9% compare
  2. 21 Poland 23.6% compare
  3. 21 Poland 23.6% compare
  4. 24 Czechia 21.3% compare
  5. 25 Estonia 14.6% compare
  6. 25 Estonia 14.6% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is modal split of inland freight transport in Belgium?
Modal split of inland freight transport in Belgium was 22.0% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal split of inland freight transport recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 27.8% in 2012.
What is the lowest modal split of inland freight transport recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 22.0% in 2024.
How does Belgium rank for modal split of inland freight transport?
Belgium ranks 23rd out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal split of inland freight transport rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Modal split of inland freight transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Modal split of inland freight transport
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 750 data points, 2005–2024
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