Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone in Belgium
Belgium: Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone was 44,144 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
44,144 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
15th
of 30 countries
All-time high
46,742 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2022
All-time low
36,495 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2009
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone in Belgium, 2005–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million tonne-kilometre (TKM).
Analysis
Belgium recorded 44,144 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) for maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Belgium peaked at 46,742 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2022 and was at its lowest, 36,495 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), in 2009.
That places Belgium 15th out of 30 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37,304 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | — |
| 2006 | 39,015 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 41,063 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 43,621 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 36,495 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 39,560 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 39,993 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 39,610 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 40,315 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 41,686 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 41,892 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 42,345 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 43,493 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 44,872 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 45,388 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 42,825 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 45,014 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 46,742 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 44,643 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 44,144 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -1.1% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 44,144 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 83,468 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), 53% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 44,144 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) is below the median for high income countries, which is 62,313 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), 71% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39,500 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 36,495 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 43,621 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 5 |
| 2010s | 41,915 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 39,560 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 45,388 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 10 |
| 2020s | 44,674 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 42,825 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 46,742 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 12 Sweden 104,623 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 13 Croatia 62,313 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 13 Croatia 62,313 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 16 Finland 31,350 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 17 Poland 30,022 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 17 Poland 30,022 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Belgium?
- Maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Belgium was 44,144 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 46,742 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2022.
- What is the lowest maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,495 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2009.
- How does Belgium rank for maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone?
- Belgium ranks 15th out of 30 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the countries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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