The data for 2023 indicates that Germany leads with 657.21 billion vehicle-kilometers, a key player in Europe’s passenger car movement, followed by France at 574.62 billion. The Netherlands and Switzerland are mid-tier with values at 106.94 and 51.96 billion, respectively. Smaller markets include Denmark, Ireland, and Norway, all showing modest year-on-year growth. Baltic states like Lithuania and Latvia have lower volumes, as do Ukraine and Malta, with Ukraine notably experiencing a decline in this period. The last two years observed a marginal increase, with countries like France and Latvia showing higher year-on-year growth rates.
In terms of future trends, electrification and alternative mobility solutions will significantly influence movements, particularly in environmentally conscious regions like Norway and Denmark. Advanced economies may increasingly see plateauing or reduced vehicle usage as digital and shared mobility solutions gain traction. Tracking technological advancements and regulatory changes will be vital in forecasting long-term vehicle movement trends globally.
Top countries in National Movements of Passenger Cars Registered Domestically by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 657,210 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 574,620 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 106,940 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 51,960 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 42,590 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 38,590 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 36,910 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 17,990 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 11,730 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 3,960 | 2023 | +1.12% | +1.25% | View data |
