Road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) was 160,831 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
160,831 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
7th
of 36 countries
All-time high
170,951 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2007
All-time low
282 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2002
Years of data
21
1999–2019
Road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1999–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million tonne-kilometre (TKM).
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 160,831 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) for road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) in 2019.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 170,951 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2007 and was at its lowest, 282 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), in 2002.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 7th out of 36 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 320 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | — |
| 2000 | 331 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 290 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -12.4% |
| 2002 | 282 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 332 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 162,564 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +48865.1% |
| 2005 | 161,206 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 165,402 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 170,951 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 160,292 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 139,534 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -13.0% |
| 2010 | 146,679 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 148,702 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 150,934 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 139,685 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 135,302 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 150,101 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +10.9% |
| 2016 | 155,042 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 153,939 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 159,282 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 160,831 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 320 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 320 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 320 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 1 |
| 2000s | 96,118 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 282 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 170,951 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 10 |
| 2010s | 150,050 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 135,302 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 160,831 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 4 Spain 272,601 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 5 Italy 211,682 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 6 France 172,907 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 7 United Kingdom 160,831 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 9 Czechia 73,436 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 10 Romania 69,243 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 160,831 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 170,951 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2007.
- What is the lowest road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 282 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2002.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm)?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 7th out of 36 countries with data for 2019.
- Is road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm) rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Road freight transport by axle configuration of vehicle (tkm, vehicle-km, journeys) - annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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