Active and micro-mobility in the Nordics - Statistics & Facts

Walking and cycling are on an upward trend in capitals across the Nordic region. More people are primarily walking or using their bicycle or e-bike to get to work, school, or running errands following the COVID-19 pandemic than they did before the pandemic. This trend holds across the board for Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki and is true for travel on foot, by bike, and by e-bike. Yet, there are some differences between these cities. Bicycle use for commuting grew most strongly in Oslo and Stockholm. Oslo also recorded the strongest growth in walking among these four capitals. Meanwhile, people in Copenhagen were not only most likely to cycle prior to the pandemic – albeit least likely to walk – the use of e-bikes for personal trips also doubled in this period. Overall, Danes were the most regular cyclists among Nordic countries. Half of Danes cycle at least once per week, while among Norwegians – the least regular cyclists in the Nordics – only 28 percent cycle at least once per week.

A growing bicycle market driven by e-bike adoption

Danes are not only the most enthusiastic cyclists among Nordic countries, but they also spend the most on new bicycles. In 2022, Danes spent an average of over 1,900 euros per new bike, while the average new bike in Finland cost only around half of that. The average price is calculated among all new cycles, which includes e-bikes and cargo bikes, which are particularly popular in Denmark but come with significantly higher price tags than traditional bikes. 44 percent of all new bikes sold in Denmark were e-bikes in 2022, and around a quarter of all families with two children in Copenhagen now own a cargo bike.

Norwegians: Less likely to cycle but most likely to scoot

While Norway trails its other Nordic neighbors in cycling, it has taken the lead in adopting e-scooters. Nine percent of Norwegian consumers indicated in 2022 that they used an e-scooter at least once per week. Next to Norway, Sweden has emerged as another major adopter of e-scooters. While Swedes are less likely to ride an e-scooter weekly, they are more likely to own an e-scooter than Norwegians. Sweden also has the largest e-scooter-sharing market in the Nordics, though the per-user revenue in the e-scooter-sharing market remained highest in Norway in 2022. From 2023 onwards, however, Fins are projected to generate the highest revenue per user. Denmark is the most challenging market for e-scooters, with the existing high level of bicycle adoption likely leaving less space for alternative micro-mobility solutions.
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Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 8, 2023

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