Railways, Goods (million ton-km) by Country
As of 2019, China leads globally in railways, goods (million ton-km) at 3.0M, followed by Russia, United States, India. At the lower end, Philippines, Burkina Faso, Liechtenstein rank among the lowest. The global median is 2,562 (Thailand). This indicator falls under the "Infrastructure" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 111 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Railways, Goods (million ton-km) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | 3.0M | 2019 |
| 2 |  Russia | 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 |
| 11 |  Mexico | 92,437 | 2021 |
| 12 |  Poland | 54,387 | 2021 |
| 13 |  Belarus | 44,478 | 2021 |
| 14 |  France | 35,751 | 2021 |
| 15 |  Iran | 32,920 | 2021 |
| 16 |  Uzbekistan | 24,619 | 2021 |
| 17 |  Italy | 24,262 | 2021 |
| 18 |  Sweden | 23,246 | 2021 |
| 19 |  Austria | 21,781 | 2021 |
| 20 |  Mongolia | 18,345 | 2021 |
| 21 |  Japan | 18,340 | 2020 |
| 22 |  Czechia | 16,326 | 2021 |
| 23 |  Türkiye | 15,900 | 2021 |
| 24 |  Indonesia | 15,573 | 2019 |
| 25 |  United Kingdom | 15,212 | 2020 |
| 26 |  Lithuania | 14,566 | 2021 |
| 27 |  Turkmenistan | 13,327 | 2017 |
| 28 |  Romania | 13,312 | 2019 |
| 29 |  Switzerland | 12,024 | 2021 |
| 30 |  Hungary | 11,346 | 2021 |
| 31 |  Finland | 10,749 | 2021 |
| 32 |  Spain | 10,299 | 2021 |
| 33 |  Brazil | 9,394 | 2007 |
| 34 |  Slovakia | 8,580 | 2021 |
| 35 |  Argentina | 8,377 | 2017 |
| 36 |  Pakistan | 8,080 | 2018 |
| 37 |  Mauritania | 7,536 | 2010 |
| 38 |  Latvia | 7,367 | 2021 |
| 39 |  Netherlands | 7,188 | 2021 |
| 40 |  South Korea | 6,757 | 2021 |
| 41 |  Belgium | 6,698 | 2011 |
| 42 | World | 5,646 | 2007 |
| 43 |  Azerbaijan | 5,316 | 2021 |
| 44 |  Slovenia | 4,937 | 2021 |
| 45 |  Bulgaria | 4,658 | 2021 |
| 46 |  New Zealand | 4,444 | 2021 |
| 47 |  Norway | 4,305 | 2021 |
| 48 |  Vietnam | 3,759 | 2020 |
| 49 |  Chile | 3,585 | 2020 |
| 50 |  Georgia | 3,322 | 2021 |
| 51 |  Croatia | 3,172 | 2021 |
| 52 |  Morocco | 3,148 | 2021 |
| 53 |  Serbia | 2,925 | 2021 |
| 54 |  Portugal | 2,699 | 2021 |
| 55 |  Denmark | 2,592 | 2018 |
| 56 |  Thailand | 2,562 | 2011 |
| 57 |  Guatemala | 2,207 | 2000 |
| 58 |  Syria | 2,206 | 2010 |
| 59 |  Estonia | 2,128 | 2021 |
| 60 |  Saudi Arabia | 1,852 | 2010 |
| 61 |  Egypt | 1,592 | 2010 |
| 62 |  Kenya | 1,399 | 2004 |
| 63 |  United Arab Emirates | 1,380 | 2021 |
| 64 |  Cuba | 1,351 | 2007 |
| 65 |  Tanzania | 1,196 | 2004 |
| 66 |  Mozambique | 1,193 | 2011 |
| 67 |  Israel | 1,085 | 2021 |
| 68 |  Bangladesh | 1,053 | 2016 |
| 69 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,040 | 2020 |
| 70 |  Kyrgyzstan | 1,003 | 2021 |
| 71 |  Algeria | 908 | 2019 |
| 72 |  Myanmar | 885 | 2004 |
| 73 |  Cameroon | 874 | 2021 |
| 74 |  Eswatini | 862 | 2011 |
| 75 |  Armenia | 840 | 2020 |
| 76 |  Malaysia | 818 | 2020 |
| 77 |  Zimbabwe | 703 | 2020 |
| 78 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 675 | 2005 |
| 79 |  Botswana | 674 | 2007 |
| 80 |  Moldova | 665 | 2021 |
| 81 |  Greece | 579 | 2021 |
| 82 |  Tunisia | 413 | 2021 |
| 83 |  Gabon | 409 | 2020 |
| 84 |  Senegal | 384 | 2006 |
| 85 |  North Macedonia | 375 | 2021 |
| 86 |  Jordan | 344 | 2010 |
| 87 |  Zambia | 297 | 2017 |
| 88 |  Uruguay | 284 | 2007 |
| 89 |  Tajikistan | 274 | 2020 |
| 90 |  Republic of the Congo | 257 | 2009 |
| 91 |  Iraq | 249 | 2010 |
| 92 |  Uganda | 218 | 2002 |
| 93 |  DR Congo | 192 | 2021 |
| 94 |  Mali | 189 | 2002 |
| 95 |  Ghana | 181 | 2006 |
| 96 |  Luxembourg | 176 | 2021 |
| 97 |  Montenegro | 130 | 2019 |
| 98 |  Sri Lanka | 127 | 2015 |
| 99 |  Madagascar | 122 | 2014 |
| 100 |  Djibouti | 118 | 2005 |
| 101 |  Cambodia | 92 | 2003 |
| 102 |  Venezuela | 81 | 2006 |
| 103 |  Nigeria | 77 | 2005 |
| 104 |  Ireland | 70 | 2021 |
| 105 |  Benin | 36 | 2006 |
| 106 |  Sudan | 34 | 2013 |
| 107 |  Malawi | 33 | 2007 |
| 108 |  Albania | 25 | 2021 |
| 109 |  Liechtenstein | 9 | 2013 |
| 110 |  Burkina Faso | 1 | 2007 |
| 111 |  Philippines | 1 | 2004 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest railways, goods (million ton-km) in 2019?
China ranks #1 with railways, goods (million ton-km) of 3.0M as of 2019, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest railways, goods (million ton-km)?
Philippines ranks last (#111) with 1 as of 2019.
What is the global median for railways, goods (million ton-km)?
The median value is 2,562 (Thailand, ranked #56 out of 111 countries).
How many countries report data for railways, goods (million ton-km)?
111 countries have available data for railways, goods (million ton-km). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does railways, goods (million ton-km) belong to?
Railways, Goods (million ton-km) is classified under the "Infrastructure" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.