Number of new cars sold, by type in Russia
Russia: Number of new cars sold, by type was 31,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new cars sold, by type in Russia, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new cars sold, by type in Russia is 31,000 cars, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 22.5% on the previous year and up 18,687.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new cars sold, by type in Russia peaked at 40,000 cars in 2024 and was at its lowest, 41 cars, in 2011.
Russia ranks 33rd of 58 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of new cars sold, by type in Russia, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 41 cars | — |
| 2012 | 49 cars | +19.5% |
| 2015 | 165 cars | +236.7% |
| 2016 | 372 cars | +125.5% |
| 2017 | 142 cars | -61.8% |
| 2018 | 1,140 cars | +702.8% |
| 2019 | 1,250 cars | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 1,490 cars | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 2,040 cars | +36.9% |
| 2022 | 797 cars | -60.9% |
| 2023 | 5,260 cars | +560.0% |
| 2024 | 40,000 cars | +660.5% |
| 2025 | 31,000 cars | -22.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 31,000 cars is below the median for high income countries, which is 42,000 cars, 74% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Russia's 31,000 cars is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,500 cars, 73% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 451.29 cars | 41 cars | 1,250 cars | 7 |
| 2020s | 13,431 cars | 797 cars | 40,000 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new cars sold, by type in Russia?
- Number of new cars sold, by type in Russia was 31,000 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 40,000 cars in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 41 cars in 2011.
- How does Russia rank for number of new cars sold, by type?
- Russia ranks 33rd out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new cars sold, by type rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18,687.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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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