Number of new cars sold, by type in Romania
Romania: Number of new cars sold, by type was 8,800 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new cars sold, by type in Romania, 2015–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
Romania recorded 8,800 cars for number of new cars sold, by type in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.2% on the previous year and up 36,566.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new cars sold, by type in Romania peaked at 15,000 cars in 2023 and was at its lowest, 24 cars, in 2015.
That places Romania 45th 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.
Number of new cars sold, by type in Romania, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24 cars | — |
| 2016 | 74 cars | +208.3% |
| 2017 | 190 cars | +156.8% |
| 2018 | 600 cars | +215.8% |
| 2019 | 1,500 cars | +150.0% |
| 2020 | 3,800 cars | +153.3% |
| 2021 | 6,300 cars | +65.8% |
| 2022 | 12,000 cars | +90.5% |
| 2023 | 15,000 cars | +25.0% |
| 2024 | 9,800 cars | -34.7% |
| 2025 | 8,800 cars | -10.2% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 8,800 cars is below the median for high income countries, which is 42,000 cars, 21% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Romania's 8,800 cars is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,500 cars, 21% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 477.6 cars | 24 cars | 1,500 cars | 5 |
| 2020s | 9,283 cars | 3,800 cars | 15,000 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new cars sold, by type in Romania?
- Number of new cars sold, by type in Romania was 8,800 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 15,000 cars in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 24 cars in 2015.
- How does Romania rank for number of new cars sold, by type?
- Romania ranks 45th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new cars sold, by type rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36,566.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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