In 2023, Poland led with 7.51 million passenger cars with an unloaded weight of at least 1500 kg, followed by France at 5.61 million and Portugal at 4.30 million. Noteworthy growth was observed in Poland and Romania, with year-on-year increases of 3.38% and 3.24% respectively. Over the past five years, these figures reflect steady annual growth across most countries, with notable increases in nations with smaller markets like Moldova and Estonia, achieving a CAGR around 3%.
Future trends to watch include the shift towards heavier electric and hybrid vehicles, impacting the number of passenger cars in this category. Emissions regulations might also prompt changes in vehicle weights and forecasts, potentially altering growth trajectories across European markets.
Top countries in Number of Passenger Cars with an Unloaded Weight of at Least 1500 kg by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 7,505,600 | 2023 | +3.49% | +3.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 5,606,100 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 4,299,800 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 3,942,900 | 2023 | +1.97% | +1.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 2,791,800 | 2023 | +1.75% | +1.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 2,338,500 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 1,685,300 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1,539,100 | 2023 | +4.01% | +3.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1,280,000 | 2023 | +2.86% | +2.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1,198,300 | 2023 | +2.39% | +2.37% | View data |
