Road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) in Germany
Germany: Road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) was 2.80 million Thousand tonnes in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
2.80 million Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
1st
of 39 countries
All-time high
3.21 million Thousand tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
2.73 million Thousand tonnes
in 2010
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) in Germany, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2025, road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) in Germany stood at 2.80 million Thousand tonnes.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) in Germany peaked at 3.21 million Thousand tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.73 million Thousand tonnes, in 2010.
Germany ranks 1st of 39 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.08 million Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 2.77 million Thousand tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2010 | 2.73 million Thousand tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 2.99 million Thousand tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 2.89 million Thousand tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 2.94 million Thousand tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 3.05 million Thousand tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 3.04 million Thousand tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 3.11 million Thousand tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 3.16 million Thousand tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 3.20 million Thousand tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 3.21 million Thousand tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 3.12 million Thousand tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 3.11 million Thousand tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 3.06 million Thousand tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 2.86 million Thousand tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 2.78 million Thousand tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2025 | 2.80 million Thousand tonnes | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.92 million Thousand tonnes | 2.77 million Thousand tonnes | 3.08 million Thousand tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.03 million Thousand tonnes | 2.73 million Thousand tonnes | 3.21 million Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.95 million Thousand tonnes | 2.78 million Thousand tonnes | 3.12 million Thousand tonnes | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) in Germany?
- Road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) in Germany was 2.80 million Thousand tonnes in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 3.21 million Thousand tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.73 million Thousand tonnes in 2010.
- How does Germany rank for road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t)?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 39 countries with data for 2025.
- Is road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Road freight transport by type of goods and type of transport (t, tkm) - annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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