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
4th
of 39 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
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 4th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rail accidents by type of accident in France, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 431 Number | — |
| 2007 | 413 Number | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 453 Number | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 171 Number | -62.3% |
| 2010 | 155 Number | -9.4% |
| 2011 | 154 Number | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 136 Number | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 146 Number | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 177 Number | +21.2% |
| 2015 | 150 Number | -15.3% |
| 2016 | 146 Number | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 151 Number | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 119 Number | -21.2% |
| 2019 | 123 Number | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 104 Number | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 138 Number | +32.7% |
| 2022 | 134 Number | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 146 Number | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 140 Number | -4.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 140 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30 Number, 4.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- France's 140 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 30 Number, 4.7× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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 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 4th out of 39 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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