Any kind of transportation is very important to humanity. Not only because it helps you travel much more conveniently, but also because it offers a time and effort-saving form of travel. Over time, things change from civilization to modernity. Bicycles offer several advantages as well as benefits to humanity and the environment. With bicycles no fuel or electricity is required, instead a full mobilization of the pedal can already make it work. Because of this, there will be cleaner air and a more affordable means of transport. Through bicycles, pollution will be prevented and accidents will be reduced. In this selection are highlighted the 10 countries with the most bicycles per inhabitant in the world. Source: politicsezine.com
10. CHINA
As the most populous country in the world, it’s no surprise to be included here. By choosing the bike to travel to work or home, you can simply take the pedestrian route or even the track itself (cycle paths). It is estimated that China has more than half a billion bicycles, around 37.2% of the total population. And 3 out of 10 people prefer to ride the bike compared to any motor vehicles.
9. BELGIUM
Unlike the others, bikes here are considered as belongings and not just a means of transport. According to a survey, Belgium has 48% of cyclists, or about 4 to 5 out of 10 are using bicycles as a means of transportation or as a sport.
8. SWITZERLAND
In addition to transportation being very important, around 10% of commuting trips are also made by bicycle. You can’t wait for a taxi or bus to drive to work when it’s not that far or near the office. With a population of around 7 million, Switzerland has about 3,800,000 bicycles.
7. JAPAN
Usually their location is very close to each other, but not suitable for walking, as sometimes the weather is cold. Using the bike helps all Japanese get to their place faster and with less traffic concerns. Around 56.9% of the population is considered active cyclist. And there are around 5 to 6 people in 10 who use bicycles as their main means of transport.
6. FINLAND
About 6 out of 10 people use bicycles for tours and travel. In Finland, they considered the bicycle as something like a pet or a habit that will complete the daily routine. The country has a reputation as a pleasant cycling destination, since cars are not limited, but only used when needed.
5. NORWAY
Norway has a population of about 4 million, and the number of bicycles in the country is set at 3 million. Business is still a big part of every industry and bicycles are considered as part of daily living, many people would try to do this as part of business. On the Brubakken slope they even have a cyclist lift. Just put your foot in it gives you a “push”.
4. SWEDEN
Around 6 million bicycles are used in this country. And about 6 out of 10 Swedes use bicycles as their means of transportation through work and travel.
3. GERMANY
In Germany, cycling has already been part of their culture. Most of the population grows in contact with cycling, which is why it would come as no surprise if every car owner respected every bicycle user. Germany has a population of around 81 million, while around 7 to 8 people out of 10 are using bicycles in their daily routine.
2. DENMARK
Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, has a percentage rating around 37% of its population, is using bicycles on a daily basis. If this number is already present in this particular part of Denmark, then what to imagine if all locations were included? People in Denmark are stretching around 5 million, and what’s more dramatic for this number is that they also have about 4 and a half million bikes. From time to time, this number has increased and changed, giving them 8 out of 10, proportionally, bicycle owners.
1. NETHERLANDS
Having a population of 16 million or more, the Netherlands is known and famous as the cyclist country, and it is because there are around 9 out of 10 people who use bicycles as part of their routines and travels. That makes them have at least about 16 million or more bikes. Knowing this, it would be interpreted that if not all, but most people living in the Netherlands have a bicycle for themselves. Almost 25% indicate that they are using bicycles as a means of transport for work, while around 27% are using bicycles while traveling outside the city.
