Carrying capacity of the world merchant fleet 2013-2021

Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 8, 2023
In 2021, the carrying capacity of the global merchant fleet amounted to nearly 2.1 billion tons deadweight. This represented an increase of almost five percent compared with the previous year when the capacity reached some two billion tons deadweight.

Carrying capacity of the global merchant fleet from 2013 to 2021 (in million dwt)

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

2022

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2013 to 2021

Supplementary notes

As of January 1 of each year.
Only includes merchant vessels.
The figures for 2013 through 2020 were taken from previous editions.
Figures have been added up.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Ocean shipping worldwide "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Ocean shipping worldwide

Overview

8

Segments

8

Companies

8

Shipbuilding & shipbreaking

6

Accidents & casualties

6

Further related statistics

16

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Ocean shippingContainer shippingContainer carriers worldwideLogistics industry worldwideWater transportation industry
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.