Poland—Rail Lines (total km)
Category: InfrastructureSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #12 of 112Updated April 2026
Latest Value
18,620
2021
YoY Change
+0.0%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#12
of 112 countries
Maximum
22,560
2000
Minimum
18,429
2016
CAGR
-0.9%
22 years
Last
18,620
Previous
18,611
Highest
22,560
Lowest
18,429
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Poland's rail lines (total km) was 18,620 in 2021, ranking #12 out of 112 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2020. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 22,560 (2000) and the lowest was 18,429 (2016). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,620 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 18,611 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 18,538 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 18,536 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 18,513 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 18,429 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 18,510 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 18,942 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 18,959 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 19,617 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 19,725 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 19,702 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 19,764 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 19,627 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 19,419 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 19,429 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 19,599 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 19,617 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 19,900 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 20,223 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 20,134 | -10.8% |
| 2000 | 22,560 |
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/.