Registered passenger cars in Europe 2015-2017, by country
Germany was the European country with the largest stock of passenger vehicles in all three years here recorded. The total number of registered passenger cars in Europe stood at 286.8 million units in 2017, of which Germany accounted for 46.5 million. With the greatest population among all European countries and home to a prominent number of automobile manufacturers, this was unsurprising. In 2018, Germany was also Europe’s leading car producer, having made 5.1 million units.
Łódź most congested European city
The large number of automobiles on Europe’s streets led to many cities suffering under road congestion. Polish city Łódź was the most traffic jam prone, with a 51 percent longer travel time compared to uncongested traffic.
New car sales greatest in Germany
In terms of new passenger car registrations, Germany came out on top again as it recorded approximately 3.8 million units being sold in 2017. It was followed by the United Kingdom and France.
Łódź most congested European city
The large number of automobiles on Europe’s streets led to many cities suffering under road congestion. Polish city Łódź was the most traffic jam prone, with a 51 percent longer travel time compared to uncongested traffic.
New car sales greatest in Germany
In terms of new passenger car registrations, Germany came out on top again as it recorded approximately 3.8 million units being sold in 2017. It was followed by the United Kingdom and France.
