Transport by type of vessel in Germany
Germany: Transport by type of vessel was 171,594 Thousand tonnes in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
171,594 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
3rd
of 18 countries
All-time high
248,966 Thousand tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
171,594 Thousand tonnes
in 2025
Years of data
38
1982–2025
Transport by type of vessel in Germany, 1982–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2025, transport by type of vessel in Germany stood at 171,594 Thousand tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transport by type of vessel in Germany peaked at 248,966 Thousand tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 171,594 Thousand tonnes, in 2025.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Transport by type of vessel in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 221,899 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1983 | 223,936 Thousand tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 236,478 Thousand tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 222,408 Thousand tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 229,494 Thousand tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 220,998 Thousand tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 233,322 Thousand tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 234,775 Thousand tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 227,019 Thousand tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 232,536 Thousand tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 236,365 Thousand tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 229,136 Thousand tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 242,223 Thousand tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 236,101 Thousand tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 231,746 Thousand tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 219,999 Thousand tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 235,861 Thousand tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 236,765 Thousand tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 243,495 Thousand tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 248,966 Thousand tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 245,674 Thousand tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 203,868 Thousand tonnes | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 229,607 Thousand tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 221,966 Thousand tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 223,170 Thousand tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 226,864 Thousand tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 228,489 Thousand tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 221,369 Thousand tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 221,349 Thousand tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 222,731 Thousand tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 197,904 Thousand tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 205,066 Thousand tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 188,022 Thousand tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 195,093 Thousand tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 182,448 Thousand tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 171,689 Thousand tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2024 | 173,778 Thousand tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 171,594 Thousand tonnes | -1.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 171,594 Thousand tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,760 Thousand tonnes, 29.8× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Germany's 171,594 Thousand tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,760 Thousand tonnes, 29.8× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 227,914 Thousand tonnes | 220,998 Thousand tonnes | 236,478 Thousand tonnes | 8 |
| 1990s | 231,264 Thousand tonnes | 227,019 Thousand tonnes | 236,365 Thousand tonnes | 4 |
| 2000s | 234,470 Thousand tonnes | 203,868 Thousand tonnes | 248,966 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 219,852 Thousand tonnes | 197,904 Thousand tonnes | 229,607 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 180,437 Thousand tonnes | 171,594 Thousand tonnes | 195,093 Thousand tonnes | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Netherlands 332,827 Thousand tonnes compare
- 1 Netherlands 332,827 Thousand tonnes compare
- 4 Belgium 156,111 Thousand tonnes compare
- 5 France 46,931 Thousand tonnes compare
- 6 Romania 24,854 Thousand tonnes compare
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 transport by type of vessel in Germany?
- Transport by type of vessel in Germany was 171,594 Thousand tonnes in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest transport by type of vessel recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 248,966 Thousand tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest transport by type of vessel recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 171,594 Thousand tonnes in 2025.
- How does Germany rank for transport by type of vessel?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 18 countries with data for 2025.
- Is transport by type of vessel rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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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