National road freight transport by distance class and type of in Italy
Italy: National road freight transport by distance class and type of was 145,739 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
145,739 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
8th
of 39 countries
All-time high
171,587 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2005
All-time low
98,446 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 1986
Years of data
36
1986–2025
National road freight transport by distance class and type of in Italy, 1986–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million tonne-kilometre (TKM).
Analysis
The most recent figure for national road freight transport by distance class and type of in Italy is 145,739 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national road freight transport by distance class and type of in Italy peaked at 171,587 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2005 and was at its lowest, 98,446 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), in 1986.
Italy ranks 8th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 36 years of available data.
National road freight transport by distance class and type of in Italy, year by year
| Year | Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 98,446 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | — |
| 1989 | 115,066 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +16.9% |
| 1990 | 115,786 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 116,283 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 122,283 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 115,974 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 150,301 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +29.6% |
| 1996 | 151,025 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 153,600 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 151,967 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 158,250 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 154,749 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 160,082 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 143,184 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 158,172 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 171,587 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 155,425 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 152,406 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 151,823 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 145,610 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 149,248 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 127,681 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 111,785 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 111,975 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 102,351 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 104,104 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 100,282 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 106,711 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 111,741 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 122,491 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 118,151 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 128,547 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 132,267 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 128,805 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 136,137 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 145,739 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 106,756 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 98,446 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 115,066 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 2 |
| 1990s | 134,652 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 115,786 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 153,600 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 8 |
| 2000s | 155,129 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 143,184 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 171,587 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 10 |
| 2010s | 114,837 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 100,282 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 149,248 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 10 |
| 2020s | 131,608 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 118,151 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 145,739 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 6 Poland 152,239 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 6 Poland 152,239 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 9 Sweden 40,024 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 10 Netherlands 33,514 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 10 Netherlands 33,514 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
More reference data data for Italy
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is national road freight transport by distance class and type of in Italy?
- National road freight transport by distance class and type of in Italy was 145,739 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest national road freight transport by distance class and type of recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 171,587 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2005.
- What is the lowest national road freight transport by distance class and type of recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 98,446 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 1986.
- How does Italy rank for national road freight transport by distance class and type of?
- Italy ranks 8th out of 39 countries with data for 2025.
- Is national road freight transport by distance class and type of rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of National road freight transport by distance class and type of transport (tkm) - annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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