Germany: modal split of passenger transport on land in 2020
The most prevalent form of motorized land transport in Germany in 2020 were passenger cars, accounting for nearly 90 percent of passenger-kilometers. Railways, responsible for the second highest share of passenger kilometers, were responsible for only 6.3 percent of passenger travel. Germany experienced repeated lockdowns and recommended physical distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020, which is likely to have impacted passengers' transportation choices.
