Transportation volume in China - statistics & facts
China’s swift economic development over the past decades has led to an escalation of urbanization and has birthed massive middle-class strata within the country. It has also spawned more efficient mobility options, which in turn boosted businesses and the overall economy. To support this increase in mobility, China has developed an intricate transportation infrastructure accommodating all modes of transport. However, at the same time, the ramifications of such progress on the environment cannot be overlooked. The increased frequency and volume of all four modes of transportation (road, rail, air, and waterway) contribute considerably to air pollution, water pollution, depletion of non-renewable resources, and global warming. The Chinese government is therefore taking ongoing measures to transform a smart and green transportation system as outlined in its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25).
