France vs Germany: Navigable inland waterways, by horizontal dimensions of vessels and

France
8,507 Kilometre
in 2024
Germany
7,675 Kilometre
in 2024
France rank
1st
Germany rank
3rd

Navigable inland waterways, by horizontal dimensions of vessels and over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 8,507 Kilometre against 7,675 Kilometre in Germany, a difference of 832 Kilometre.

That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 3rd of 34 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 5,819 Kilometre 6,761 Kilometre 941.33 Kilometre Germany
2000s 5,492 Kilometre 7,211 Kilometre 1,719 Kilometre Germany
2010s 7,463 Kilometre 7,686 Kilometre 222.4 Kilometre Germany
2020s 8,503 Kilometre 7,675 Kilometre 828.4 Kilometre France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher navigable inland waterways, by horizontal dimensions of vessels and, France or Germany?
France, at 8,507 Kilometre against 7,675 Kilometre in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in navigable inland waterways, by horizontal dimensions of vessels and between France and Germany?
832 Kilometre, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
34 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2024.
How do France and Germany rank globally for navigable inland waterways, by horizontal dimensions of vessels and?
France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 3rd of 34 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Navigable inland waterways, by horizontal dimensions of vessels and pushed convoys. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Navigable inland waterways, by horizontal dimensions of vessels and pushed convoys
Unit
Kilometre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
34 places, 875 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed