South Korea: Railway transport of goods

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 South Korea

Volume of goods transported by railways

 Latest value 6,757
 Year 2021
 Measure metric tons times kilometers
 Data availability 1995 - 2021
 Average 9,880
 Min - Max 6,652 - 12,889
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2021 is 6757 metric tons times kilometers, an increase from 6652 metric tons times kilometers in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 142905 metric tons times kilometers, based on data from 50 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1995 to 2021 is 9880 metric tons times kilometers. The minimum value, 6652 metric tons times kilometers, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 12889 metric tons times kilometers was recorded in 1995. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
South Korea - Railway transport of goods - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Korea - Railway transport of goods - historical chart - 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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