National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in France
France: National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road was 621,675 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
621,675 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
1st
of 24 countries
All-time high
646,612 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
in 2019
All-time low
531,756 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
in 2020
Years of data
12
2013–2024
National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in France, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM).
Analysis
France recorded 621,675 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) for national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in France peaked at 646,612 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2019 and was at its lowest, 531,756 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM), in 2020.
France ranks 1st of 24 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in France, year by year
| Year | Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 587,479 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | — |
| 2014 | 595,719 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 603,826 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 613,562 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 638,134 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 639,199 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 646,612 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 531,756 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 585,789 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +10.2% |
| 2022 | 630,408 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 620,482 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 621,675 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +0.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 621,675 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 56,253 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM), 11.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- France's 621,675 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) is above the median for high income countries, which is 63,046 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM), 9.9× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 617,790 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 587,479 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 646,612 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 7 |
| 2020s | 598,022 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 531,756 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 630,408 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 2 United Kingdom 532,365 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 2 United Kingdom 532,365 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 4 Spain 262,020 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in France?
- National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in France was 621,675 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 646,612 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2019.
- What is the lowest national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 531,756 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2020.
- How does France rank for national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road?
- France ranks 1st out of 24 countries with data for 2024.
- Is national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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