Transport Industry in Germany - Statistics & Facts
As the largest economy in Europe, Germany also has one of the largest transport sectors on the continent. The country has the largest transport workforce in the European Union by far. In addition, the country has some of the highest-ranked infrastructure networks worldwide, with its roads being some of the more heavily traveled thoroughfares in Europe. Goods transported by road in Germany accounted for nearly 60 percent of inland freight transport in 2022. Passenger transport has also been on an upward trend across all modes of transport over the past decade, with private passenger cars remaining the primary modal choice for passengers in Germany in 2022.
