Road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) was 1.92 million Thousand tonnes in 2007. ▲ Rising
Latest (2007)
1.92 million Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
4th
of 31 countries
All-time high
1.92 million Thousand tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
1.62 million Thousand tonnes
in 1999
Years of data
9
1999–2007
Road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) in United Kingdom, 1999–2007
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) in United Kingdom is 1.92 million Thousand tonnes, measured in 2007. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) in United Kingdom peaked at 1.92 million Thousand tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.62 million Thousand tonnes, in 1999.
United Kingdom ranks 4th of 31 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.62 million Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 1.65 million Thousand tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 1.63 million Thousand tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 1.69 million Thousand tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 1.72 million Thousand tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 1.78 million Thousand tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 1.78 million Thousand tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 1.85 million Thousand tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 1.92 million Thousand tonnes | +3.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.92 million Thousand tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 338,125 Thousand tonnes, 5.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.92 million Thousand tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 338,125 Thousand tonnes, 5.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.62 million Thousand tonnes | 1.62 million Thousand tonnes | 1.62 million Thousand tonnes | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.75 million Thousand tonnes | 1.63 million Thousand tonnes | 1.92 million Thousand tonnes | 8 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 1 Germany 3.21 million Thousand tonnes compare
- 2 Spain 2.41 million Thousand tonnes compare
- 3 France 2.26 million Thousand tonnes compare
- 4 United Kingdom 1.92 million Thousand tonnes compare
- 6 Italy 1.50 million Thousand tonnes compare
- 7 Netherlands 636,170 Thousand tonnes compare
- 7 Netherlands 636,170 Thousand tonnes compare
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) in United Kingdom?
- Road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) in United Kingdom was 1.92 million Thousand tonnes in 2007, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1.92 million Thousand tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.62 million Thousand tonnes in 1999.
- How does United Kingdom rank for road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm)?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 31 countries with data for 2007.
- Is road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Road freight transport by distance class and type of goods (t, tkm, vehicle-km, basic transport operations) - annual data (1999-2007). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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