The International Road Federation (IRF) is proud to release the 61^st edition of the IRF World Road Statistics (WRS), arguably the most complete and latest source of data for road transport. This edition encompasses data for the years 2017 – 2022, for over 200 countries and territories, and over 200 indicators. 

The IRF World Road Statistics are available for free through the IRF WRS Data Warehouse online platform, thanks to the generous support of the TotalEnergies Foundation and the Michelin Corporate Foundation.

Through the IRF WRS Data Warehouse, users can seamlessly explore and analyse data, aiding evidence-based decision-making at every level. Users can, for instance, compare data across countries and time periods, analyse multiple metrics for a single country, access interactive road safety dashboards, and download data in various formats, among many other features. 

With the transport sector facing increasing challenges such as climate resilience and road safety, access to reliable and current data has never been more essential. The WRS equips policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders with the critical insights necessary for informed decision-making, effective policy design, and sustainable innovation globally.

• Comprehensive data on road networks, vehicle fleets, motorisation trends, and traffic volumes. 

• Insights into investment trends in road infrastructure and maintenance. 

• Road safety data and dashboards highlighting global and regional trends. 

• … and much more! 

To celebrate the release of this new edition, the IRF will host a Special Session during the IRF World Congress 2024, which is taking place in Istanbul, from 15 to 18 October 2024. The session, titled “Transport Data Partnerships for Impact”, will take place on 15 October from 14:30 to 16:00. This session provides a unique opportunity for attendees to: 

• Gain an overview of the WRS 2024 edition and its findings. 

• Explore IRF’s data collection processes and the power of the IRF WRS Data Warehouse platform.

• Hear from high-level speakers from organisations such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), High Volume Transport (HVT), ESRA (E-survey of Road users’ Attitudes), and the Climate Compatible Growth Programme (CCG), who will share their experiences on the importance of transport data and collaboration in driving meaningful change.

The session will provide a valuable platform for dialogue on how partnerships can harness transport data to make a significant impact on global mobility, safety, and sustainability. 

For more information about the IRF World Congress 2024 and this session, visit the Congress website.