Spain vs United Kingdom: Persons who cannot afford a personal car

Spain
5.4%
in 2025
United Kingdom
4.8%
in 2018
Spain rank
22nd
United Kingdom rank
25th

Persons who cannot afford a personal car over time

  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 5.4% against 4.8% in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.6%.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Spain ahead.

Spain ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 25th of 38 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Spain averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Spain United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 5.7% 5.1% 0.7% Spain
2010s 5.7% 7.5% 1.9% United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons who cannot afford a personal car, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain, at 5.4% against 4.8% in United Kingdom as of 2025.
What is the difference in persons who cannot afford a personal car between Spain and United Kingdom?
0.6%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom?
14 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2018.
How do Spain and United Kingdom rank globally for persons who cannot afford a personal car?
Spain ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 25th 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