In Germany, the average age of merchant fleet container ships by country of beneficial ownership is now 12 years, representing a decrease of 0 years (-1.5%) since 2024.
Average age of merchant fleet container ships by country of beneficial ownership by Germany
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Data availability:
Regions:
294
Date range: 2011 to 2025
Points:
5,161
Measure:
Years
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-1,073,643
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+0.02%
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5.51%
+3.26%
(2025 Q2)
Ship recycling percentage
0.01%
+0.01%
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Germany Container ship, average age between 2011 and 2025
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 years | -0 years |
| 2024 | 12 years | -2 years |
| 2023 | 14 years | -0 years |
| 2022 | 14 years | +0 years |
| 2021 | 14 years | +1 years |
| 2020 | 13 years | +1 years |
| 2019 | 12 years | +1 years |
| 2018 | 10 years | -0 years |
| 2017 | 11 years | -0 years |
| 2016 | 11 years | +0 years |
| 2015 | 10 years | +0 years |
| 2014 | 10 years | -1 years |
| 2013 | 11 years | +0 years |
| 2012 | 10 years | +1 years |
| 2011 | 9 years |