Metadata Sub-indicator 9.1.2.1. Volume of freight transport by road

Goal

Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Target

Target 9.1. Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

Indicator

Indicator 9.1.2. Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport

Sub-indicator

Sub-indicator 9.1.2.1. Volume of freight transport by road

Type of indicator (global, European, national)
Global
Definition

Volume of freight transport by road

Calculation method

This is a continuous survey, with data being collected throughout the 52 or 53 weeks of each year. The samples are drawn independently for each week of the year, at a rate of approximately 1,000 vehicles per week.

Unit of measure

Thousands of tons

Periodicity

Annual

Disaggregated data(Gender, age, region in Spain, other)

By mode of transport

Tier

Tier I

Come from National Statistics Plan (YES/NO)

Yes

Statistical operation

Encuesta Permanente de Transporte de Mercancías por Carretera (ISO code: 20061)

Responsible institution
Date of the last metadata update

28/10/2025

Link to United Nations metadata
Custody agency

ITF, UNCTAD

Observations

The data collected corresponds to domestic freight transport by Spanish and EU lorries measured in tonnes.