Rail accidents by type of accident in France

France: Rail accidents by type of accident was 140 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
140 Number
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
3rd
of 30 countries
All-time high
453 Number
in 2008
All-time low
104 Number
in 2020
Years of data
19
2006–2024

Rail accidents by type of accident in France, 2006–2024

1002003004005002006201520242006: 431 Number2007: 413 Number2008: 453 Number2009: 171 Number2010: 155 Number2011: 154 Number2012: 136 Number2013: 146 Number2014: 177 Number2015: 150 Number2016: 146 Number2017: 151 Number2018: 119 Number2019: 123 Number2020: 104 Number2021: 138 Number2022: 134 Number2023: 146 Number2024: 140 Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

In 2024, rail accidents by type of accident in France stood at 140 Number.

That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and down 20.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rail accidents by type of accident in France peaked at 453 Number in 2008 and was at its lowest, 104 Number, in 2020.

France ranks 3rd of 30 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 367 Number 171 Number 453 Number 4
2010s 145.7 Number 119 Number 177 Number 10
2020s 132.4 Number 104 Number 146 Number 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 1 Germany 366 Number compare
  2. 2 Poland 220 Number compare
  3. 4 Italy 103 Number compare
  4. 5 North Macedonia 97 Number compare
  5. 6 Romania 90 Number compare

See the full ranking of 32 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is rail accidents by type of accident in France?
Rail accidents by type of accident in France was 140 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest rail accidents by type of accident recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 453 Number in 2008.
What is the lowest rail accidents by type of accident recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 104 Number in 2020.
How does France rank for rail accidents by type of accident?
France ranks 3rd out of 30 countries with data for 2024.
Is rail accidents by type of accident rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Rail accidents by type of accident. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Rail accidents by type of accident
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
32 places, 578 data points, 2006–2024
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