China vs Germany: Number of new cars sold, by type
China
13.30 million cars
in 2025
Germany
860,000 cars
in 2025
China rank
1st
Germany rank
3rd
Number of new cars sold, by type over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 13.30 million cars against 860,000 cars in Germany, a difference of 12.44 million cars.
That makes China's figure about 15.5 times Germany's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 3rd of 58 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 339,615 cars | 30,148 cars | 309,467 cars | China |
| 2020s | 7.20 million cars | 673,333 cars | 6.53 million cars | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of new cars sold, by type, China or Germany?
- China, at 13.30 million cars against 860,000 cars in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in number of new cars sold, by type between China and Germany?
- 12.44 million cars, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for number of new cars sold, by type?
- China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 3rd of 58 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. β processed by Our World in Data, published as Number of new cars sold, by type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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