Number of new cars sold, by type in Belgium

Belgium: Number of new cars sold, by type was 180,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
180,000 cars
Change on year
down 8.6%
World rank
12th
of 58 countries
All-time high
197,000 cars
in 2024
All-time low
56 cars
in 2010
Years of data
16
2010–2025

Number of new cars sold, by type in Belgium, 2010–2025

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k2010201720252010: 56 cars2011: 296 cars2012: 910 cars2013: 560 cars2014: 1.9k cars2015: 3.9k cars2016: 9.2k cars2017: 14.7k cars2018: 13.2k cars2019: 17.7k cars2020: 47.0k cars2021: 71.0k cars2022: 97.0k cars2023: 193.0k cars2024: 197.0k cars2025: 180.0k cars

Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.

Analysis

In 2025, number of new cars sold, by type in Belgium stood at 180,000 cars.

That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and up 4,515.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of new cars sold, by type in Belgium peaked at 197,000 cars in 2024 and was at its lowest, 56 cars, in 2010.

Belgium ranks 12th of 58 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 6,247 cars 56 cars 17,700 cars 10
2020s 130,833 cars 47,000 cars 197,000 cars 6

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 9 South Korea 217,000 cars compare
  2. 10 Italy 193,000 cars compare
  3. 11 Vietnam 180,077 cars compare
  4. 13 Brazil 178,000 cars compare
  5. 14 Sweden 173,000 cars compare
  6. 15 Norway 172,800 cars compare

See the full ranking of 58 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of new cars sold, by type in Belgium?
Number of new cars sold, by type in Belgium was 180,000 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 197,000 cars in 2024.
What is the lowest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 56 cars in 2010.
How does Belgium rank for number of new cars sold, by type?
Belgium ranks 12th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
Is number of new cars sold, by type rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 4,515.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of new cars sold, by type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of new cars sold, by type
Unit
cars
Source
International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
58 places, 752 data points, 2010–2025
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