New semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum in Portugal
Portugal: New semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum was 2,322 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum in Portugal, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 2,322 for new semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.3% on the previous year and down 60.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum in Portugal peaked at 7,739 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,783, in 2020.
That places Portugal 12th out of 30 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,041 | — |
| 2014 | 5,873 | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 6,436 | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 7,739 | +20.2% |
| 2017 | 2,610 | -66.3% |
| 2018 | 2,706 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 2,061 | -23.8% |
| 2020 | 1,783 | -13.5% |
| 2021 | 2,322 | +30.2% |
| 2022 | 2,171 | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 2,067 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 2,322 | +12.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,638 | 2,061 | 7,739 | 7 |
| 2020s | 2,133 | 1,783 | 2,322 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More urban development data for Portugal
- Population in the largest city 45.6% (2025)
- Population density 115.47 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.77 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 4.36 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.4037 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.427 % 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 47.22 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.03 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 1.7 Tonnes (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum in Portugal?
- New semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum in Portugal was 2,322 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest new semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 7,739 in 2016.
- What is the lowest new semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,783 in 2020.
- How does Portugal rank for new semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum?
- Portugal ranks 12th out of 30 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of New semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum gross weight. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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