IRF World Road Statistics - 2026 Edition

About the IRF World Road Statistics (WRS) The IRF World Road Statistics (WRS) is the leading global database of road and transport indicators compiled annually by the International Road Federation (IRF). Founded in 1948 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the IRF is a global, independent, non-profit organisation recognised by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 1951. Its mission rests on three core pillars: knowledge and expertise, policy and advocacy, and connecting stakeholders across the mobility sector. Scope & Coverage (WRS 2026 / 63rd Edition) Published continuously since 1964, the WRS serves as a benchmark for international road infrastructure, mobility, and safety statistics: Time Horizon: Covers the period 2019–2024 (with historical time series back to 2000 available via the Millennium Dataset). Geographical Scope: Over 200 countries and territories, classified by World Bank income groups and ISO3 country codes. Indicators: 207 harmonised indicators structured across 11 thematic modules: Country Profiles Road Network Road Traffic Multimodal Traffic Vehicles in Use Road Accidents Production, Imports, First Registrations, and Exports of Motor Vehicles Road Expenditures and Revenues Fuel Prices CO₂ Emissions Energy Consumption Standardisation Note: Indicator definitions conform to the Glossary for Transport Statistics (developed jointly by UNECE, Eurostat, and the ITF at the OECD) to support comparability across countries. For more information on the definitions used, please consult the file available in this record. Recent Improvements to the Time Series The 2026 edition broadens temporal coverage up to 2024 and incorporates substantial retrospective enhancements: 18,000+ new and updated data points for 2019–2024. 13,000+ new or revised data points for 2000–2018, reflecting refined reporting methodologies, new administrative data sources, and retrospective revisions by national statistical offices. Interactive Access & Visualisation The complete interactive dataset is hosted on the IRF WRS Data Warehouse, supported by the TotalEnergies Foundation: Free Public Access: Upon free registration, the latest six years of data (2019–2024) can be explored and exported online. Millennium Dataset: Complete continuous time series dating back to 2000 are available under dedicated licensing terms. Analytical Tools: The portal provides interactive indicator filtering, raw data exports (CSV/XLSX), and specialised Esri-powered dashboards comparing road safety, vehicle fleet, and network indicators. Access the IRF WRS Data Warehouse (Free user registration required) Files Included in This Record This deposit provides the official reference materials, definitions, and licensing documentation for the 63rd edition: WRS-2026-Definitions-and-Specifications-1.pdf – Technical definitions and statistical specifications. WRS 2026_Indicator Description.pdf – Comprehensive list of the 207 harmonised transport indicators. IRF WRS2026_Terms & Conditions.pdf – Terms of use, licensing tiers, and redistribution policies. How to Cite To cite this specific edition in reports, journal articles, or academic research: International Road Federation (IRF). (2026). IRF World Road Statistics (WRS) – 2026 Edition [Dataset]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.XXXXXXX Terms of Use & Attribution WRS data remain the property of the International Road Federation (IRF). Any use of the data, or of anything derived from it, must credit the source according to the DOI above, according to the reference style (e.g. APA, Chicago, Harvard, etc.) used. For more information on the prevailing Terms and Conditions, please consult the file provided in this record. Sponsors & Acknowledgements The IRF World Road Statistics and Data Warehouse are kindly supported by the TotalEnergies Foundation and the Michelin Corporate Foundation. Contact & Links:Inquiries: [e-mail] Website: worldroadstatistics.org | Data Portal: datawarehouse.worldroadstatistics.org