Indicator 9.1.2 - Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport - Indicators For The Sustainable Development Goals

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Headline data

Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport
Year	Value	Units	Series
2019	2890111		Number of passengers by rail transportation
2020	1020368		Number of passengers by rail transportation
2021	2714458		Number of passengers by rail transportation
2022	3212948		Number of passengers by rail transportation
2023	2182388		Number of passengers by rail transportation
2019	200113	tonnes	Volumes of goods/cargos tons by rail transportation
2020	87440	tonnes	Volumes of goods/cargos tons by rail transportation
2021	142438	tonnes	Volumes of goods/cargos tons by rail transportation
2022	157024	tonnes	Volumes of goods/cargos tons by rail transportation
2023	318151	tonnes	Volumes of goods/cargos tons by rail transportation

Source: Nigerian Railway Corporation

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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Nigeria statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Nigerian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Nigerian-specific metadata information.

Metadata update	2025-12-10
Definition and concepts	“Average parcel shipping time/parcel shipping time standards, by country both for domestic and international parcel services, and by product”: this is the level of reliability of domestic or international parcel delivery services and for different products exchanged between countries.
Data last updated	Mar 27, 2025
Metadata last updated	Dec 15, 2025

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator	Indicator 9.1.2: Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport
Target	Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all
Metadata update	2025-06-11
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring	International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); International Transport Forum (ITF); UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Organisation	Nigerian Railway Corporation