In 2023, Germany led with approximately 31 million petrol passenger cars, marking a minor increase. Italy saw a notable decline in its fleet, while Poland and Romania experienced slight growths. The Czech Republic and Belgium registered modest increases, whereas France and Spain had minimal declines. Noteworthy reductions were observed in Ireland, Slovenia, and Lithuania, with Lithuania facing the most significant drop. Switzerland and Norway also experienced decreases. Malta and Luxembourg recorded modest gains.
Looking forward, global trends suggest a gradual decline in petrol passenger car registrations, as electric vehicle adoption increases and environmental regulations tighten. Key areas to watch will be improvements in hybrid technology and policies encouraging greener alternatives.
Top countries in Number of Petrol Passenger Cars (Including Hybrids) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 31,089,000 | 2023 | +0.17% | +0.037% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 17,664,000 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 13,000,000 | 2023 | +1% | +0.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10,604,000 | 2023 | +0.34% | -0.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 10,364,000 | 2023 | +0.063% | -0.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3,726,200 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3,582,000 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kazakhstan | 3,448,100 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.043% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 3,149,300 | 2023 | -0.24% | -0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2,750,200 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.13% | View data |
