Germany vs Ireland: Persons who cannot afford a personal car

Germany
6.6%
in 2025
Ireland
6.5%
in 2025
Germany rank
15th
Ireland rank
16th

Persons who cannot afford a personal car over time

  • Germany
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 6.6% against 6.5% in Ireland, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Ireland ahead.

Germany ranks 15th and Ireland ranks 16th of 38 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 6.0% 9.7% 3.7% Ireland
2010s 6.7% 7.0% 0.3% Ireland
2020s 6.3% 5.9% 0.5% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons who cannot afford a personal car, Germany or Ireland?
Germany, at 6.6% against 6.5% in Ireland as of 2025.
What is the difference in persons who cannot afford a personal car between Germany and Ireland?
0.1%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Ireland?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
How do Germany and Ireland rank globally for persons who cannot afford a personal car?
Germany ranks 15th and Ireland ranks 16th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons who cannot afford a personal car. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a personal car
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed