Modal split of inland freight transport in France

France: Modal split of inland freight transport was 11.7% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
11.7%
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
30th
of 37 countries
All-time high
15.1%
in 2015
All-time low
11.1%
in 2023
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

0510152005201420242005: 14.4 Percentage2006: 14.2 Percentage2007: 14.1 Percentage2008: 14.1 Percentage2009: 13.5 Percentage2010: 12.5 Percentage2011: 13.6 Percentage2012: 13.8 Percentage2013: 13.5 Percentage2014: 13.7 Percentage2015: 15.1 Percentage2016: 14.3 Percentage2017: 13.4 Percentage2018: 12.7 Percentage2019: 12.7 Percentage2020: 12 Percentage2021: 12.7 Percentage2022: 12.6 Percentage2023: 11.1 Percentage2024: 11.7 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

France recorded 11.7% for modal split of inland freight transport in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and down 14.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal split of inland freight transport in France peaked at 15.1% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 11.1%, in 2023.

France ranks 30th 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 France, year by year

Annual values for Modal split of inland freight transport in France, 2005 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2005 14.4% —
2006 14.2% -1.4%
2007 14.1% -0.7%
2008 14.1% +0.0%
2009 13.5% -4.3%
2010 12.5% -7.4%
2011 13.6% +8.8%
2012 13.8% +1.5%
2013 13.5% -2.2%
2014 13.7% +1.5%
2015 15.1% +10.2%
2016 14.3% -5.3%
2017 13.4% -6.3%
2018 12.7% -5.2%
2019 12.7% +0.0%
2020 12.0% -5.5%
2021 12.7% +5.8%
2022 12.6% -0.8%
2023 11.1% -11.9%
2024 11.7% +5.4%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 11.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.8%, 49% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
  • France's 11.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.8%, 49% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.1% 13.5% 14.4% 5
2010s 13.5% 12.5% 15.1% 10
2020s 12.0% 11.1% 12.7% 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 27 Luxembourg 14.4% compare
  2. 28 Portugal 13.7% compare
  3. 29 Norway 12.5% compare
  4. 31 Italy 11.6% compare
  5. 32 United Kingdom 9.2% compare
  6. 32 United Kingdom 9.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is modal split of inland freight transport in France?
Modal split of inland freight transport in France was 11.7% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal split of inland freight transport recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 15.1% in 2015.
What is the lowest modal split of inland freight transport recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 11.1% in 2023.
How does France rank for modal split of inland freight transport?
France ranks 30th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal split of inland freight transport rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France 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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