Japan—Railways, Goods (million ton-km)
Category: InfrastructureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #21 of 111Updated April 2026
Latest Value
18,340
2020
YoY Change
-8.3%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#21
of 111 countries
Maximum
23,334
2007
Minimum
18,340
2020
CAGR
-0.9%
21 years
Last
18,340
Previous
19,993
Highest
23,334
Lowest
18,340
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's railways, goods (million ton-km) was 18,340 in 2020, ranking #21 out of 111 countries. This represents a -8.3% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 23,334 (2007) and the lowest was 18,340 (2020). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,340 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 19,993 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 19,369 | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 21,663 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 21,265 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 21,519 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 21,029 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 21,071 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 20,471 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 19,998 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 20,398 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 20,562 | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 22,256 | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 23,334 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 23,192 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 22,813 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 22,476 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 22,794 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 22,131 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 22,193 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 22,136 |
Top Countries — Railways, Goods (million ton-km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 3.0M | 2019 |
| 2 | Russian Federation | 2.6M | 2021 |
| 3 | United States | 2.2M | 2021 |
| 4 | India | 719,762 | 2021 |
| 5 | Australia | 453,091 | 2021 |
| 6 | Canada | 430,170 | 2021 |
| 7 | Kazakhstan | 302,156 | 2020 |
| 8 | Ukraine | 175,587 | 2020 |
| 9 | Germany | 123,067 | 2021 |
| 10 | South Africa | 113,342 | 2008 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Railways Goods Transported (million ton-km) — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by Railisa Database (UIC), International Union of Railways (UIC), uri: https://uic-stats.uic.org/select/; OECD Statistics, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).