New semi-trailers and their load capacity … permissible in Portugal
Portugal: New semi-trailers and their load capacity … permissible was 2,322 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum in Portugal, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 2,322 Number 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 Number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,783 Number, in 2020.
That places Portugal 15th out of 38 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 … permissible in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,041 Number | — |
| 2014 | 5,873 Number | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 6,436 Number | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 7,739 Number | +20.2% |
| 2017 | 2,610 Number | -66.3% |
| 2018 | 2,706 Number | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 2,061 Number | -23.8% |
| 2020 | 1,783 Number | -13.5% |
| 2021 | 2,322 Number | +30.2% |
| 2022 | 2,171 Number | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 2,067 Number | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 2,322 Number | +12.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2,322 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,261 Number, 1.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2,322 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,211 Number, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,638 Number | 2,061 Number | 7,739 Number | 7 |
| 2020s | 2,133 Number | 1,783 Number | 2,322 Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More urban development data for Portugal
- Population in the largest city 45.6% (2025)
- Population density 116.75 people per sq. km of land area (2024)
- 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 Number 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 Number 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 Number in 2020.
- How does Portugal rank for new semi-trailers and their load capacity, by permissible maximum?
- Portugal ranks 15th out of 38 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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