New semi-trailers and their load capacity in France
France: New semi-trailers and their load capacity was 15,536 Number in 2012. ▲ Rising
Latest (2012)
15,536 Number
Change on year
up 31.8%
World rank
5th
of 35 countries
All-time high
26,701 Number
in 2008
All-time low
10,172 Number
in 1993
Years of data
24
1988–2012
New semi-trailers and their load capacity in France, 1988–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2012, new semi-trailers and their load capacity in France stood at 15,536 Number.
That represents a change of up 31.8% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new semi-trailers and their load capacity in France peaked at 26,701 Number in 2008 and was at its lowest, 10,172 Number, in 1993.
France ranks 5th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
New semi-trailers and their load capacity in France, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 18,662 Number | — |
| 1989 | 21,161 Number | +13.4% |
| 1990 | 19,481 Number | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 16,789 Number | -13.8% |
| 1992 | 12,881 Number | -23.3% |
| 1993 | 10,172 Number | -21.0% |
| 1994 | 11,867 Number | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 15,428 Number | +30.0% |
| 1996 | 15,210 Number | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 14,702 Number | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 18,794 Number | +27.8% |
| 1999 | 20,651 Number | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 21,265 Number | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 22,011 Number | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 20,531 Number | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 17,171 Number | -16.4% |
| 2004 | 18,160 Number | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 19,069 Number | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 19,982 Number | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 24,745 Number | +23.8% |
| 2008 | 26,701 Number | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 12,711 Number | -52.4% |
| 2010 | 11,789 Number | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 15,536 Number | +31.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 15,536 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,809 Number, 5.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- France's 15,536 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,809 Number, 5.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19,912 Number | 18,662 Number | 21,161 Number | 2 |
| 1990s | 15,598 Number | 10,172 Number | 20,651 Number | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,235 Number | 12,711 Number | 26,701 Number | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,662 Number | 11,789 Number | 15,536 Number | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
More urban development data for France
- Population in the largest city 20.9% (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.23 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 15.87 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.2309 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.6226 % 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 29.09 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 11.35 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 19.12 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 1,345 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new semi-trailers and their load capacity in France?
- New semi-trailers and their load capacity in France was 15,536 Number in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest new semi-trailers and their load capacity recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 26,701 Number in 2008.
- What is the lowest new semi-trailers and their load capacity recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,172 Number in 1993.
- How does France rank for new semi-trailers and their load capacity?
- France ranks 5th out of 35 countries with data for 2012.
- Is new semi-trailers and their load capacity rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of New semi-trailers and their load capacity (until 2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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