Number of new cars sold, by type in South Africa
South Africa: Number of new cars sold, by type was 3,800 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new cars sold, by type in South Africa, 2013–2025
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 South Africa stood at 3,800 cars. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 95.9% on the previous year and up 1,483.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new cars sold, by type in South Africa peaked at 3,800 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 15 cars, in 2014.
South Africa ranks 52nd of 58 countries on this measure, 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 | 178.14 cars | 15 cars | 380 cars | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,326 cars | 242 cars | 3,800 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new cars sold, by type in South Africa?
- Number of new cars sold, by type in South Africa was 3,800 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3,800 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 cars in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for number of new cars sold, by type?
- South Africa ranks 52nd out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new cars sold, by type rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,483.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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