The tonnage of ships passing through the Suez canal has trebled since 2000

1.2 billion tonnes

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In 2019, 18,880 vessels passed through the waterway

25 thousand ships

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Guardian graphic. Source: Suez Canal Authority

The tonnage of ships passing through the Suez canal has trebled since 2000

In 2019, 18,880 vessels passed through the waterway

1.2 billion tonnes

25 thousand ships

20

0.9

15

0.6

10

0.3

5

0

0

2000

2005

2010

2015

2019

1975

1980

1990

2000

2010

2019

Guardian graphic. Source: Suez Canal Authority