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STATISTICAL RELEASE : 26.1.2026.1/1

Transport of passengers and goods, first quarter of 2026

The quantity of goods carried in freight road transport in the first quarter of 2026 decreased by 19.4 %, compared to the same quarter of the previous year

In the first quarter of 2026, a total of 1 043 thousand passengers were carried in road passenger transport, 8 306 thousand passengers in urban-suburban transport, 24 thousand passengers in rail transport, and 840 532 passengers were carried in air transport. 


In the first quarter of  2026, in comparison with the same period of  2025, the quantity of goods carried in freight road transport decreased by 19.4 %, in rail transport increased by 14.2  %, while in air transport increased by 34.1 %. 

Key takeaway

Transport of passengers and goods, first quarter of 2026 

The total number of transported passengers in road passenger transport: 1 043 thousand 
    -  urban - suburban transport: 8 306 thousand 
    -  railway transport: 24 thousand 
    -  air transport: 840 532 
 

The amount of transported goods 
    -  road freight transport:    -19.4 % 
    -  railway transport:          +14.2 % 
    -  air transportation:         + 34.1 % 

 

 

Tables

1) Transit is included.

2) Transit is excluded.

3) Passenger carried by international airline companies.


1) Since 2018,transit and cabotage transport are included.

2) Transit is included.

3) Transit is excluded.

4) Goods carried by international airline companies.

5) Mail carried by international airline companies.


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