Share of rail and water in total goods of traffic

  • The share of rail and water in the traffic of goods has sharply decreased at EU level between 2000 and 2022 (-6 points) and in three quarters of EU countries (21), despite the policies implemented to promote rail or water transport. It has increased in Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia, as well as in Portugal and Slovenia since 2010.
  • At EU level, 22% of goods traffic was carried by rail and water transport in 2022.
  • Latvia, Netherlands, Lithuania and Romania have the highest share of rail and water (>45%). The highest progression since 2000 has been seen in Croatia (+13 points).

Share of rail and water in total goods traffic