National road freight transport by region of loading (NUTS 3) and in Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021)
Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021): National road freight transport by region of loading (NUTS 3) and was 179 Thousand tonnes in 2020. ◆ Volatile
National road freight transport by region of loading (NUTS 3) and in Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021), 2008–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021) recorded 179 Thousand tonnes for national road freight transport by region of loading (nuts 3) and in 2020.
That represents a change of down 51.9% on the previous year and up 79.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national road freight transport by region of loading (nuts 3) and in Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021) peaked at 844 Thousand tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 42 Thousand tonnes, in 2013.
That places Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021) 1667th out of 1682 regions with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
National road freight transport by region of loading (NUTS 3) and in Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021), year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 699 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 600 Thousand tonnes | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 100 Thousand tonnes | -83.3% |
| 2012 | 502 Thousand tonnes | +402.0% |
| 2013 | 42 Thousand tonnes | -91.6% |
| 2014 | 60 Thousand tonnes | +42.9% |
| 2015 | 590 Thousand tonnes | +883.3% |
| 2016 | 343 Thousand tonnes | -41.9% |
| 2017 | 332 Thousand tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 844 Thousand tonnes | +154.2% |
| 2019 | 372 Thousand tonnes | -55.9% |
| 2020 | 179 Thousand tonnes | -51.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 649.5 Thousand tonnes | 600 Thousand tonnes | 699 Thousand tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 353.89 Thousand tonnes | 42 Thousand tonnes | 844 Thousand tonnes | 9 |
| 2020s | 179 Thousand tonnes | 179 Thousand tonnes | 179 Thousand tonnes | 1 |
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- Deaths (total) by NUTS 3 region 222 Number (2018)
- Deaths by week and NUTS 3 region 8 Number (2020)
- Road accidents by NUTS 3 region 14 Number (2018)
- Area by NUTS 3 region 1,013 Square kilometre (2023)
- National road freight transport by region of unloading (NUTS 3) and 179 Thousand tonnes (2020)
- Deaths by age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 222 Number (2018)
- Area by NUTS 3 region 1,086 Square kilometre (2015)
- Establishments, bedrooms and bed-places in tourist accommodation by 199 Number (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is national road freight transport by region of loading (nuts 3) and in Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021)?
- National road freight transport by region of loading (nuts 3) and in Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021) was 179 Thousand tonnes in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest national road freight transport by region of loading (nuts 3) and recorded in Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021)?
- The highest recorded value was 844 Thousand tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest national road freight transport by region of loading (nuts 3) and recorded in Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021)?
- The lowest recorded value was 42 Thousand tonnes in 2013.
- How does Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021) rank for national road freight transport by region of loading (nuts 3) and?
- Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021) ranks 1667th out of 1682 regions with data for 2020.
- Is national road freight transport by region of loading (nuts 3) and rising or falling in Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Orkney Islands (NUTS 2021) data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of National road freight transport by region of loading (NUTS 3) and type of goods (t) - annual data (from 2008 onwards). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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