South Africa transport statistics
Air, rail, shipping, road safety for South Africa: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | South Africa | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air passengers per year | 15.5M | 2023 | #42 of 169 | 0.4% of world |
| Rail network | 20,953 km | 2021 | #9 of 91 | |
| Container port traffic | 4.3M TEU | 2024 | #35 of 166 | 0.5% of world |
| Road deaths per 100,000 people | 22.2 | 2019 | #132 of 190 | 16.7 |
Transport: world rankings · South Africa population
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