Number of new cars sold, by type in China
China: Number of new cars sold, by type was 13.30 million cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new cars sold, by type in China, 2010–2025
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 China stood at 13.30 million cars. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 17.7% on the previous year and up 6,203.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new cars sold, by type in China peaked at 13.30 million cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,440 cars, in 2010.
China ranks 1st of 58 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of new cars sold, by type in China, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,440 cars | — |
| 2011 | 5,120 cars | +255.6% |
| 2012 | 9,860 cars | +92.6% |
| 2013 | 15,730 cars | +59.5% |
| 2014 | 74,000 cars | +370.4% |
| 2015 | 211,000 cars | +185.1% |
| 2016 | 339,000 cars | +60.7% |
| 2017 | 580,000 cars | +71.1% |
| 2018 | 1.09 million cars | +87.9% |
| 2019 | 1.07 million cars | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 1.15 million cars | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 3.25 million cars | +182.6% |
| 2022 | 6.00 million cars | +84.6% |
| 2023 | 8.20 million cars | +36.7% |
| 2024 | 11.30 million cars | +37.8% |
| 2025 | 13.30 million cars | +17.7% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 13.30 million cars is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 102,650 cars, 129.6× the median. (12 countries reporting)
- China's 13.30 million cars is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 108,650 cars, 122.4× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 339,615 cars | 1,440 cars | 1.09 million cars | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.20 million cars | 1.15 million cars | 13.30 million cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
- 2 United States 1.53 million cars compare
- 3 Germany 860,000 cars compare
- 4 United Kingdom 700,000 cars compare
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new cars sold, by type in China?
- Number of new cars sold, by type in China was 13.30 million 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 13.30 million cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,440 cars in 2010.
- How does China rank for number of new cars sold, by type?
- China ranks 1st out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new cars sold, by type rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,203.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.