Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone in Germany

Germany: Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone was 172,934 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
172,934 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
8th
of 30 countries
All-time high
227,339 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2019
All-time low
172,569 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2009
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone in Germany, 2005–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k2005201420242005: 195.6k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2006: 196.8k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2007: 197.1k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2008: 192.4k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2009: 172.6k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2010: 189.4k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2011: 195.7k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2012: 197.4k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2013: 205.8k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2014: 211.3k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2015: 210.0k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2016: 214.7k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2017: 224.3k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2018: 222.4k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2019: 227.3k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2020: 214.4k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2021: 222.5k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2022: 210.7k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2023: 180.8k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)2024: 172.9k Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million tonne-kilometre (TKM).

Analysis

In 2024, maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Germany stood at 172,934 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM).

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Germany peaked at 227,339 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2019 and was at its lowest, 172,569 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), in 2009.

That places Germany 8th out of 30 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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 Germany, year by year

Annual values for Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the countries in Germany, 2005 to 2024.
Year Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) Change
2005 195,597 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
2006 196,837 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +0.6%
2007 197,145 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +0.2%
2008 192,378 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -2.4%
2009 172,569 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -10.3%
2010 189,352 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +9.7%
2011 195,719 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +3.4%
2012 197,378 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +0.8%
2013 205,807 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +4.3%
2014 211,344 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +2.7%
2015 209,959 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -0.7%
2016 214,713 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +2.3%
2017 224,348 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +4.5%
2018 222,388 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -0.9%
2019 227,339 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +2.2%
2020 214,430 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -5.7%
2021 222,451 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) +3.7%
2022 210,688 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -5.3%
2023 180,821 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -14.2%
2024 172,934 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) -4.4%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 172,934 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 83,468 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), 2.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 172,934 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) is above the median for high income countries, which is 62,313 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), 2.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 190,905 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 172,569 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 197,145 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 5
2010s 209,835 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 189,352 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 227,339 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 10
2020s 200,265 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 172,934 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 222,451 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 5 Greece 511,986 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  2. 6 Netherlands 240,709 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  3. 6 Netherlands 240,709 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  4. 9 Norway 131,073 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  5. 10 Ireland 114,975 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
  6. 11 Denmark 106,429 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare

See the full ranking of 31 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Germany?
Maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone in Germany was 172,934 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 227,339 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2019.
What is the lowest maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 172,569 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2009.
How does Germany rank for maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone?
Germany ranks 8th out of 30 countries with data for 2024.
Is maritime goods transport performed in the exclusive economic zone rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Germany 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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Indicator
Maritime goods transport performed in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the countries
Unit
Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
31 places, 620 data points, 2005–2024
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