Number of new cars sold, by type in Sweden
Sweden: Number of new cars sold, by type was 173,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new cars sold, by type in Sweden, 2010–2025
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 Sweden is 173,000 cars, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.2% on the previous year and up 1,888.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new cars sold, by type in Sweden peaked at 173,000 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4 cars, in 2010.
Sweden ranks 14th of 58 countries on this measure, in the top 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 | 11,934 cars | 4 cars | 41,000 cars | 10 |
| 2020s | 148,833 cars | 94,000 cars | 173,000 cars | 6 |
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More reference data data for Sweden
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.58 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -3.74 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.27 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 3.13 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new cars sold, by type in Sweden?
- Number of new cars sold, by type in Sweden was 173,000 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 173,000 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 cars in 2010.
- How does Sweden rank for number of new cars sold, by type?
- Sweden ranks 14th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new cars sold, by type rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,888.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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