Modal split of inland freight transport in Norway

Norway: Modal split of inland freight transport was 12.5% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
12.5%
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
29th
of 37 countries
All-time high
16.4%
in 2007
All-time low
12.5%
in 2024
Years of data
20
2005–2024

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

0510152005201420242005: 15.7 Percentage2006: 15.8 Percentage2007: 16.4 Percentage2008: 15.6 Percentage2009: 16.4 Percentage2010: 15.4 Percentage2011: 15.8 Percentage2012: 14.8 Percentage2013: 13.3 Percentage2014: 13.7 Percentage2015: 12.9 Percentage2016: 13 Percentage2017: 15.2 Percentage2018: 15 Percentage2019: 14.6 Percentage2020: 15.3 Percentage2021: 15.1 Percentage2022: 14.5 Percentage2023: 13.4 Percentage2024: 12.5 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2024, modal split of inland freight transport in Norway stood at 12.5%. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal split of inland freight transport in Norway peaked at 16.4% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 12.5%, in 2024.

That places Norway 29th out of 37 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Norway, year by year

Annual values for Modal split of inland freight transport in Norway, 2005 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2005 15.7% —
2006 15.8% +0.6%
2007 16.4% +3.8%
2008 15.6% -4.9%
2009 16.4% +5.1%
2010 15.4% -6.1%
2011 15.8% +2.6%
2012 14.8% -6.3%
2013 13.3% -10.1%
2014 13.7% +3.0%
2015 12.9% -5.8%
2016 13.0% +0.8%
2017 15.2% +16.9%
2018 15.0% -1.3%
2019 14.6% -2.7%
2020 15.3% +4.8%
2021 15.1% -1.3%
2022 14.5% -4.0%
2023 13.4% -7.6%
2024 12.5% -6.7%

Norway compared with similar countries

  • Norway's 12.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.8%, 53% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
  • Norway's 12.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.8%, 53% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.0% 15.6% 16.4% 5
2010s 14.4% 12.9% 15.8% 10
2020s 14.2% 12.5% 15.3% 5

Countries ranked near Norway

  1. 27 Luxembourg 14.4% compare
  2. 28 Portugal 13.7% compare
  3. 30 France 11.7% 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 Norway?
Modal split of inland freight transport in Norway was 12.5% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal split of inland freight transport recorded in Norway?
The highest recorded value was 16.4% in 2007.
What is the lowest modal split of inland freight transport recorded in Norway?
The lowest recorded value was 12.5% in 2024.
How does Norway rank for modal split of inland freight transport?
Norway ranks 29th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal split of inland freight transport rising or falling in Norway?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Norway 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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