France vs Germany: Motor coaches, buses and trolley buses, by type of vehicle
France
94,760
in 2025
Germany
87,529
in 2025
France rank
3rd
Germany rank
5th
Motor coaches, buses and trolley buses, by type of vehicle over time
- France
- Germany
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 3rd and Germany ranks 5th of 40 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 type of vehicle, 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 type of vehicle 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 type of vehicle?
- France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 5th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Motor coaches, buses and trolley buses, by type of vehicle. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.