Germany—Rail Lines (total km)
Category: InfrastructureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #6 of 112Updated April 2026
Latest Value
33,401
2021
YoY Change
+0.0%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#6
of 112 countries
Maximum
36,642
2000
Minimum
33,332
2015
CAGR
-0.4%
22 years
Last
33,401
Previous
33,399
Highest
36,642
Lowest
33,332
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Germany's rail lines (total km) was 33,401 in 2021, ranking #6 out of 112 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2020. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 36,642 (2000) and the lowest was 33,332 (2015). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,401 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 33,399 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 33,423 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 33,440 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 33,488 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 33,380 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 33,332 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 33,426 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 33,449 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 33,506 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 33,576 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 33,714 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 33,721 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 33,862 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 33,978 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 34,128 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 34,228 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 34,725 | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 36,054 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 35,868 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 36,050 | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 36,642 |
Top Countries — Rail Lines (total km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 148,553 | 2021 |
| 2 | China | 109,767 | 2021 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 85,544 | 2021 |
| 4 | India | 68,103 | 2021 |
| 5 | Canada | 48,150 | 2021 |
| 6 | Germany | 33,401 | 2021 |
| 7 | Brazil | 32,622 | 2007 |
| 8 | France | 27,716 | 2021 |
| 9 | Ukraine | 21,626 | 2020 |
| 10 | South Africa | 20,953 | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Rail Lines (total km) — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by Railisa Database, International Union of Railways (UIC), uri: https://uic-stats.uic.org/.