Railway transport of goods - Country rankings
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Volume of goods transported by railways, 2021:
The average for 2021 based on 4 countries was 9465 metric tons times kilometers. The highest value was in Iran: 32920 metric tons times kilometers and the lowest value was in Tunisia: 413 metric tons times kilometers. The indicator is available from 1995 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: metric tons times kilometers; Source: The World Bank
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| Countries | Railway transport of goods, 2021 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 32920 | 1 | 1995 - 2021 |
| Morocco | 3148 | 2 | 1995 - 2021 |
| UA Emirates | 1380 | 3 | 2018 - 2021 |
| Tunisia | 413 | 4 | 1995 - 2021 |
Definition: Goods transported by railway are the volume of goods transported by railway, measured in metric tons times kilometers traveled.
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