Load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction in Poland
Poland: Load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction was 40.68 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction in Poland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction in Poland stood at 40.68 Thousand tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 11.0% on the previous year and down 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction in Poland peaked at 5,175 Thousand tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 40.68 Thousand tonnes, in 2024.
Poland ranks 11th of 29 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction in Poland, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,476 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1,446 Thousand tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 1,212 Thousand tonnes | -16.2% |
| 1993 | 1,098 Thousand tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 905 Thousand tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1995 | 81 Thousand tonnes | -91.0% |
| 1996 | 78 Thousand tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 72 Thousand tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1998 | 72 Thousand tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 53 Thousand tonnes | -26.4% |
| 2000 | 49 Thousand tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2001 | 459 Thousand tonnes | +836.7% |
| 2002 | 434 Thousand tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 455 Thousand tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 455 Thousand tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 50 Thousand tonnes | -89.0% |
| 2006 | 56 Thousand tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 646 Thousand tonnes | +1053.6% |
| 2008 | 68 Thousand tonnes | -89.5% |
| 2009 | 65 Thousand tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 553 Thousand tonnes | +750.8% |
| 2011 | 46 Thousand tonnes | -91.7% |
| 2012 | 5,175 Thousand tonnes | +11150.0% |
| 2013 | 53.45 Thousand tonnes | -99.0% |
| 2014 | 56.14 Thousand tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 66.85 Thousand tonnes | +19.1% |
| 2016 | 68.08 Thousand tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 65.55 Thousand tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 66.77 Thousand tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 62 Thousand tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 53.93 Thousand tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2021 | 55.79 Thousand tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 49.13 Thousand tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2023 | 45.7 Thousand tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 40.68 Thousand tonnes | -11.0% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 40.68 Thousand tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37 Thousand tonnes, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Poland's 40.68 Thousand tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 34 Thousand tonnes, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction in Poland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +11150.0% | 46 Thousand tonnes | 5,175 Thousand tonnes |
| 2007 | +1053.6% | 56 Thousand tonnes | 646 Thousand tonnes |
| 2001 | +836.7% | 49 Thousand tonnes | 459 Thousand tonnes |
| 2010 | +750.8% | 65 Thousand tonnes | 553 Thousand tonnes |
| 2013 | -99.0% | 5,175 Thousand tonnes | 53.45 Thousand tonnes |
| 1995 | -91.0% | 905 Thousand tonnes | 81 Thousand tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 649.3 Thousand tonnes | 53 Thousand tonnes | 1,476 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 273.7 Thousand tonnes | 49 Thousand tonnes | 646 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 621.28 Thousand tonnes | 46 Thousand tonnes | 5,175 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.05 Thousand tonnes | 40.68 Thousand tonnes | 55.79 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
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- Population in the largest city 8.2% (2025)
- Population density 119.45 people per sq. km of land area (2024)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.80 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.0494 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.0433 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 5.87 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.80 million (2025)
- Establishments, bedrooms and bed-places in tourist accommodation, by 11,114 Number (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction in Poland?
- Load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction in Poland was 40.68 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,175 Thousand tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.68 Thousand tonnes in 2024.
- How does Poland rank for load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction?
- Poland ranks 11th out of 29 countries with data for 2024.
- Is load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Load capacity of self-propelled vessels by year of construction. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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