France vs Germany: Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy

France
9,633 Megawatt
in 1996
Germany
18,162 Megawatt
in 2000
France rank
3rd
Germany rank
1st

Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 18,162 Megawatt against 9,633 Megawatt in France, a difference of 8,529 Megawatt.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.9 times France's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 1st of 43 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy, France or Germany?
Germany, at 18,162 Megawatt against 9,633 Megawatt in France as of 2000.
What is the difference in tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy between France and Germany?
8,529 Megawatt, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
7 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 1996.
How do France and Germany rank globally for tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy?
France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 1st of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy
Unit
Megawatt
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 948 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed