Changes in the share of inland waterways and trains in freight transport across European countries between 2010 and 2023

The figure shows the percentage point variation in the share of inland waterways and trains in total inland freight transport activity by country.

Units

Percentage points

Additional information

The variation is in percentage points and it is calculated for the 2010-2023 period. Total inland freight transport performance includes transport by road, rail and inland waterways.

Methodology

Raw data by country of variation in the share of trains and inland waterways in total inland freight transport performance were retrieved from the 2025 version of the EU transport in figures statistical pocketbook published by DG MOVE. No additional gap filling was applied to the data. Data are displayed at country level and are expressed in percentage points. To provide the broadest possible picture of European countries, geographical coverage was extended to the 32 EEA member countries and the Western Balkan cooperating countries when data were available.

Changes in the share of inland waterways and trains in freight transport across European countries between 2010 and 2023

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