In 2023, France led in the number of diesel passenger cars, followed by Italy, Germany, and Spain. Countries like Romania, Macedonia, and Cyprus experienced significant growth in diesel car numbers, while declines were observed in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Germany and France experienced minor reductions, pointing towards stabilizing trends. Some smaller markets, notably Romania and Croatia, showcased year-on-year growth, suggesting increasing diesel car adoption.
In 2024, key trends to watch include the impact of environmental policies driving down diesel numbers in leading countries like Germany and France, and potential growth in Eastern European markets due to increasing vehicle demand and economic advancement.
Top countries in Number of Diesel Passenger Cars of Any Engine Size by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 20,272,000 | 2023 | -3.07% | -2.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 16,878,000 | 2023 | -0.94% | -0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15,006,000 | 2023 | -0.57% | -0.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 13,171,000 | 2023 | -0.68% | -0.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 11,639,000 | 2021 | -0.71% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 8,751,000 | 2023 | +3.28% | +3.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4,309,600 | 2023 | +6.52% | +8.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3,416,300 | 2023 | +3.15% | +2.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2,700,200 | 2023 | -0.83% | -0.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2,535,100 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.82% | View data |
