Modal split of inland passenger transport in France

France: Modal split of inland passenger transport was 17.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.4%
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
15th
of 35 countries
All-time high
99.2%
in 2011
All-time low
12.1%
in 2020
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Modal split of inland passenger transport in France, 1990–2024

204060801001990200720241990: 15.2 Percentage1991: 14.9 Percentage1992: 14.4 Percentage1993: 13.8 Percentage1994: 13.5 Percentage1995: 13.2 Percentage1996: 13.6 Percentage1997: 13.6 Percentage1998: 13.6 Percentage1999: 13.4 Percentage2000: 13.9 Percentage2001: 13.4 Percentage2002: 13.6 Percentage2003: 13.4 Percentage2004: 13.8 Percentage2005: 14.2 Percentage2006: 14.7 Percentage2007: 15.1 Percentage2008: 15.8 Percentage2009: 14.6 Percentage2010: 99.1 Percentage2011: 99.2 Percentage2012: 99.1 Percentage2013: 15.6 Percentage2014: 15.4 Percentage2015: 15.5 Percentage2016: 15.4 Percentage2017: 15.4 Percentage2018: 15.2 Percentage2019: 15.6 Percentage2020: 12.1 Percentage2021: 13.3 Percentage2022: 15.4 Percentage2023: 16.2 Percentage2024: 17.4 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for modal split of inland passenger transport in France is 17.4%, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal split of inland passenger transport in France peaked at 99.2% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 12.1%, in 2020.

France ranks 15th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 13.9% 13.2% 15.2% 10
2000s 14.2% 13.4% 15.8% 10
2010s 40.5% 15.2% 99.2% 10
2020s 14.9% 12.1% 17.4% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is modal split of inland passenger transport in France?
Modal split of inland passenger transport in France was 17.4% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal split of inland passenger transport recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 99.2% in 2011.
What is the lowest modal split of inland passenger transport recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 12.1% in 2020.
How does France rank for modal split of inland passenger transport?
France ranks 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal split of inland passenger transport rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. 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 inland passenger transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Modal split of inland passenger transport
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 1,157 data points, 1990–2024
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