France vs Germany: Motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by age

France
94,760
in 2025
Germany
87,529
in 2025
France rank
5th
Germany rank
8th

Motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by age over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 94,760 against 87,529 in Germany, a difference of 7,231.

That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 49 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 5th and Germany ranks 8th of 53 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, France averaged higher in 3 and Germany in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1970s 52,667 58,527 5,860 Germany
1980s 69,900 70,379 479 Germany
1990s 80,083 82,263 2,180 Germany
2000s 89,402 82,521 6,881 France
2010s 89,601 78,138 11,462 France
2020s 94,150 82,737 11,414 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by age, France or Germany?
France, at 94,760 against 87,529 in Germany as of 2025.
What is the difference in motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by age between France and Germany?
7,231, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
49 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
How do France and Germany rank globally for motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by age?
France ranks 5th and Germany ranks 8th of 53 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by age
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
54 places, 1,880 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed