In 2023, France led with the highest number of passenger cars in the 1,000-1,249 kg weight range, at 13.221 million units, reflecting a continuous market interest in lighter vehicles. Spain and Poland followed with 7.9872 and 6.2057 million units, respectively. Notable growth was observed in Romania (2.75%) and Cyprus (1.93%), while Norway (-9.44%) and Latvia (-9.27%) experienced significant declines. Austria and Portugal also showed decreases at -0.93% and -3.37%, respectively. In contrast, Denmark and Hungary continued to show modest positive growth.
Future trends to watch include the potential shift towards lighter, more energy-efficient vehicles driven by increasing environmental regulations and consumer preferences for cost-efficient cars. This might lead to growth in emerging markets within Europe, while established markets could see market saturation impacting growth rates.
Top countries in Number of Passenger Cars with Unloaded Weight Between 1,000 and 1,249 kg by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 13,221,000 | 2023 | +1.45% | +0.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 7,987,200 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 6,205,700 | 2023 | +0.55% | +0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 2,314,300 | 2023 | +3.31% | +2.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 1,356,000 | 2023 | -0.026% | +0.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 1,250,200 | 2023 | -1.23% | -0.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1,076,600 | 2023 | +2.16% | +0.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 798,960 | 2023 | -0.44% | -0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 670,820 | 2023 | -2.12% | -1.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 605,090 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.63% | View data |
