Transport by type of vessel in France
France: Transport by type of vessel was 46,931 Thousand tonnes in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
46,931 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
5th
of 18 countries
All-time high
76,409 Thousand tonnes
in 1982
All-time low
46,931 Thousand tonnes
in 2025
Years of data
37
1982–2025
Transport by type of vessel in France, 1982–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2025, transport by type of vessel in France stood at 46,931 Thousand tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transport by type of vessel in France peaked at 76,409 Thousand tonnes in 1982 and was at its lowest, 46,931 Thousand tonnes, in 2025.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 37 years of available data.
Transport by type of vessel in France, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 76,409 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1983 | 71,948 Thousand tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1984 | 68,892 Thousand tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 64,120 Thousand tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 63,118 Thousand tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 60,720 Thousand tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1988 | 64,587 Thousand tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 53,111 Thousand tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1997 | 58,131 Thousand tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1998 | 62,009 Thousand tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 65,508 Thousand tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 70,669 Thousand tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 68,408 Thousand tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 67,092 Thousand tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 63,670 Thousand tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 67,312 Thousand tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 68,347 Thousand tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 71,448 Thousand tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 76,004 Thousand tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 72,753 Thousand tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 67,889 Thousand tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 72,632 Thousand tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 67,656 Thousand tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 68,542 Thousand tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 68,059 Thousand tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 65,139 Thousand tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 62,808 Thousand tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 65,189 Thousand tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 63,253 Thousand tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 59,529 Thousand tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 64,207 Thousand tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 55,979 Thousand tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2021 | 57,109 Thousand tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 53,201 Thousand tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 47,333 Thousand tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2024 | 47,406 Thousand tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 46,931 Thousand tonnes | -1.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 46,931 Thousand tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,760 Thousand tonnes, 8.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- France's 46,931 Thousand tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,760 Thousand tonnes, 8.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 65,363 Thousand tonnes | 53,111 Thousand tonnes | 76,409 Thousand tonnes | 8 |
| 1990s | 61,883 Thousand tonnes | 58,131 Thousand tonnes | 65,508 Thousand tonnes | 3 |
| 2000s | 69,359 Thousand tonnes | 63,670 Thousand tonnes | 76,004 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 65,701 Thousand tonnes | 59,529 Thousand tonnes | 72,632 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,326 Thousand tonnes | 46,931 Thousand tonnes | 57,109 Thousand tonnes | 6 |
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 transport by type of vessel in France?
- Transport by type of vessel in France was 46,931 Thousand tonnes in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest transport by type of vessel recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 76,409 Thousand tonnes in 1982.
- What is the lowest transport by type of vessel recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,931 Thousand tonnes in 2025.
- How does France rank for transport by type of vessel?
- France ranks 5th out of 18 countries with data for 2025.
- Is transport by type of vessel rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Transport by type of vessel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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