Modal split of inland passenger transport in Germany

Germany: Modal split of inland passenger transport was 15.9% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
15.9%
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
22nd
of 35 countries
All-time high
16.7%
in 2019
All-time low
11.2%
in 2020
Years of data
35
1990–2024

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

0510151990200720241990: 14.6 Percentage1991: 15.4 Percentage1992: 15 Percentage1993: 15.5 Percentage1994: 15.7 Percentage1995: 16 Percentage1996: 14.6 Percentage1997: 14.7 Percentage1998: 14.5 Percentage1999: 14.3 Percentage2000: 14.8 Percentage2001: 14.5 Percentage2002: 13.8 Percentage2003: 13.9 Percentage2004: 14.2 Percentage2005: 14.2 Percentage2006: 14.4 Percentage2007: 14.3 Percentage2008: 15.6 Percentage2009: 15.3 Percentage2010: 15.3 Percentage2011: 15.7 Percentage2012: 15.8 Percentage2013: 15.5 Percentage2014: 15.5 Percentage2015: 15.6 Percentage2016: 15.7 Percentage2017: 16 Percentage2018: 16.1 Percentage2019: 16.7 Percentage2020: 11.2 Percentage2021: 11.2 Percentage2022: 15.4 Percentage2023: 16.5 Percentage2024: 15.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2024, modal split of inland passenger transport in Germany stood at 15.9%.

The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, modal split of inland passenger transport in Germany peaked at 16.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.2%, in 2020.

That places Germany 22nd out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.0% 14.3% 16.0% 10
2000s 14.5% 13.8% 15.6% 10
2010s 15.8% 15.3% 16.7% 10
2020s 14.0% 11.2% 16.5% 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 19 Denmark 16.9% compare
  2. 20 Italy 16.7% compare
  3. 21 Latvia 16.5% compare
  4. 22 Greece 15.9% compare
  5. 24 Slovenia 15.0% compare
  6. 25 Estonia 14.0% compare
  7. 25 Netherlands 14.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is modal split of inland passenger transport in Germany?
Modal split of inland passenger transport in Germany was 15.9% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest modal split of inland passenger transport recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 16.7% in 2019.
What is the lowest modal split of inland passenger transport recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 11.2% in 2020.
How does Germany rank for modal split of inland passenger transport?
Germany ranks 22nd out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is modal split of inland passenger transport rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Germany 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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