Modal split of inland freight transport in Denmark

Denmark: Modal split of inland freight transport was 7.8% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
7.8%
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
34th
of 37 countries
All-time high
12.4%
in 2011
All-time low
7.8%
in 2024
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

02.557.51012.52005201420242005: 10.6 Percentage2006: 9.7 Percentage2007: 8.9 Percentage2008: 9 Percentage2009: 9.1 Percentage2010: 11.5 Percentage2011: 12.4 Percentage2012: 10.9 Percentage2013: 11.3 Percentage2014: 11.2 Percentage2015: 12 Percentage2016: 11.3 Percentage2017: 11.5 Percentage2018: 11.8 Percentage2019: 11.5 Percentage2020: 10.8 Percentage2021: 8.7 Percentage2022: 9.6 Percentage2023: 8.2 Percentage2024: 7.8 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for modal split of inland freight transport in Denmark is 7.8%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 30.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal split of inland freight transport in Denmark peaked at 12.4% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7.8%, in 2024.

Denmark ranks 34th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Modal split of inland freight transport in Denmark, 2005 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2005 10.6% —
2006 9.7% -8.5%
2007 8.9% -8.2%
2008 9.0% +1.1%
2009 9.1% +1.1%
2010 11.5% +26.4%
2011 12.4% +7.8%
2012 10.9% -12.1%
2013 11.3% +3.7%
2014 11.2% -0.9%
2015 12.0% +7.1%
2016 11.3% -5.8%
2017 11.5% +1.8%
2018 11.8% +2.6%
2019 11.5% -2.5%
2020 10.8% -6.1%
2021 8.7% -19.4%
2022 9.6% +10.3%
2023 8.2% -14.6%
2024 7.8% -4.9%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 7.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.8%, 33% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 7.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.8%, 33% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.5% 8.9% 10.6% 5
2010s 11.5% 10.9% 12.4% 10
2020s 9.0% 7.8% 10.8% 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 31 Italy 11.6% compare
  2. 32 United Kingdom 9.2% compare
  3. 32 United Kingdom 9.2% compare
  4. 35 Spain 3.9% compare
  5. 36 Greece 1.3% compare
  6. 37 Ireland 0.6% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is modal split of inland freight transport in Denmark?
Modal split of inland freight transport in Denmark was 7.8% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal split of inland freight transport recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 12.4% in 2011.
What is the lowest modal split of inland freight transport recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 7.8% in 2024.
How does Denmark rank for modal split of inland freight transport?
Denmark ranks 34th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal split of inland freight transport rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Denmark 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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