Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Germany
Germany: Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of was 1.53 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2002)
1.53 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
Change on year
down 99.9%
World rank
1st
of 38 countries
All-time high
1.20 billion Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
in 2001
All-time low
809,331 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM)
in 1983
Years of data
19
1979–2002
Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Germany, 1979–2002
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM).
Analysis
In 2002, vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Germany stood at 1.53 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM).
That represents a change of down 99.9% on the previous year and up 68.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Germany peaked at 1.20 billion Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2001 and was at its lowest, 809,331 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM), in 1983.
Germany ranks 1st of 38 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 831,767 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | — |
| 1980 | 867,167 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 862,582 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 835,394 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 809,331 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 812,579 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 821,860 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 822,708 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 812,743 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 810,984 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 810,222 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 821,411 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 905,400 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +10.2% |
| 1993 | 1.23 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +36.4% |
| 1994 | 1.25 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 1.09 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 1.38 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +26.0% |
| 2001 | 1.20 billion Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | +87099.6% |
| 2002 | 1.53 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | -99.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 831,767 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 831,767 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 831,767 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 1 |
| 1980s | 826,557 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 809,331 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 867,167 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.06 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 821,411 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 1.25 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 5 |
| 2000s | 400.82 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 1.38 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 1.20 billion Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) | 3 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 762,693 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 2 United Kingdom 762,693 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
- 4 France 671,443 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) compare
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.1985 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Germany?
- Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of in Germany was 1.53 million Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2002, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.20 billion Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 2001.
- What is the lowest vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 809,331 Thousand vehicle-kilometres (VKM) in 1983.
- How does Germany rank for vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 38 countries with data for 2002.
- Is vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Vehicle traffic performance by type of tractive vehicle and source of energy (until 2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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