Number of new cars sold, by type in Iceland
Iceland: Number of new cars sold, by type was 10,200 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new cars sold, by type in Iceland, 2012–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 10,200 cars for number of new cars sold, by type in 2025.
The figure is up 104.0% on the previous year and up 1,721.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new cars sold, by type in Iceland peaked at 12,400 cars in 2023 and was at its lowest, 26 cars, in 2012.
That places Iceland 44th out of 58 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,487 cars | 26 cars | 3,680 cars | 8 |
| 2020s | 8,933 cars | 4,900 cars | 12,400 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new cars sold, by type in Iceland?
- Number of new cars sold, by type in Iceland was 10,200 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 12,400 cars in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 cars in 2012.
- How does Iceland rank for number of new cars sold, by type?
- Iceland ranks 44th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new cars sold, by type rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,721.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.