As of 2024, France leads the list with 20.516 million diesel passenger cars, followed by Italy and Germany with 16.749 and 15.072 million respectively. Spain and the United Kingdom complete the top five. Emerging markets, such as Poland, Romania, and Portugal, show positive year-on-year growth, with Romania experiencing a significant 7.96% increase. Conversely, Belgium, Norway, and the Netherlands have seen declines in their diesel passenger car numbers. Notably, smaller countries like Moldova and Albania exhibit the highest growth rates, indicating a shift in diesel car adoption.
Looking ahead, the future trends to watch for include stricter environmental regulations, which could accelerate the decline in diesel car numbers in Western Europe. However, Eastern European countries might continue to see growth as diesel technology improves and becomes more efficient. The transition to electric vehicles and the development of hybrid systems might also significantly impact the diesel car market across Europe.
Top countries in Number of Diesel Passenger Cars by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 20,516,000 | 2023 | -1.19% | -2.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 16,749,000 | 2023 | -1.32% | -0.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15,072,000 | 2023 | +1.05% | -0.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 14,757,000 | 2023 | +2.16% | +0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 11,639,000 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 6 | 6 Poland | 8,845,700 | 2023 | +4.01% | +3.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4,220,300 | 2023 | +7.06% | +7.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3,386,300 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2,656,000 | 2023 | -1.36% | -0.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2,608,000 | 2023 | +3.99% | +3.41% | View data |
