In the United States, the merchant fleet ships, by flag of registration currently stands at 3,519, reflecting an increase of 6 (0.2%) since 2024.
Merchant fleet ships, by flag of registration by the United States
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Data availability:
Regions:
301
Date range: 2011 to 2025
Points:
8,103
Measure:
Value
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More indicators for the United States
Other ships, % of world
1.15%
-0.03%
(2025)
Shipping connectivity index annual growth
1.4%
-2.34%
(2025 Q3)
Container port throughput
54,282,705
-6,751,053
(2023)
Ship recycling percentage
0%
-0.54%
(2024)
International waterway freight
296,374
-41,598
(2022)
Petrol fuel deliveries
4,452.67
+71.96
(2023)
United States Merchant fleet number of ships between 2011 and 2025
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,519 | +6 |
| 2024 | 3,513 | +3 |
| 2023 | 3,510 | +18 |
| 2022 | 3,492 | -48 |
| 2021 | 3,540 | -92 |
| 2020 | 3,632 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3,632 | -7 |
| 2018 | 3,639 | +26 |
| 2017 | 3,613 | +47 |
| 2016 | 3,566 | +44 |
| 2015 | 3,522 | +55 |
| 2014 | 3,467 | -9 |
| 2013 | 3,476 | +4 |
| 2012 | 3,472 | +45 |
| 2011 | 3,427 |