National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in Ireland
Ireland: National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road was 47,296 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
47,296 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
14th
of 24 countries
All-time high
48,754 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
in 2017
All-time low
36,237 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
in 2020
Years of data
10
2013–2023
National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in Ireland, 2013–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM).
Analysis
Ireland recorded 47,296 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) for national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in Ireland peaked at 48,754 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36,237 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM), in 2020.
Ireland ranks 14th of 24 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 41,757 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | — |
| 2014 | 42,447 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 45,790 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 47,775 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 48,754 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 47,072 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 36,237 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -23.0% |
| 2021 | 41,878 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +15.6% |
| 2022 | 47,604 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 47,296 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -0.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 47,296 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 56,253 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM), 84% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 47,296 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) is below the median for high income countries, which is 63,046 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM), 75% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45,599 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 41,757 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 48,754 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 6 |
| 2020s | 43,254 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 36,237 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 47,604 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 11 Czechia 63,046 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 12 Hungary 49,460 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 13 Finland 47,720 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 15 Norway 46,899 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 16 Croatia 27,350 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 16 Croatia 27,350 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in Ireland?
- National road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road in Ireland was 47,296 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 48,754 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2017.
- What is the lowest national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,237 Million vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2020.
- How does Ireland rank for national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road?
- Ireland ranks 14th out of 24 countries with data for 2023.
- Is national road traffic performance by type of vehicle and type of road rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland 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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