Number of new cars sold, by type in Switzerland
Switzerland: Number of new cars sold, by type was 79,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new cars sold, by type in Switzerland, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 79,000 cars for number of new cars sold, by type in 2025. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 17.9% on the previous year and up 1,286.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new cars sold, by type in Switzerland peaked at 79,000 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 441 cars, in 2011.
Switzerland ranks 28th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,828 cars | 441 cars | 17,300 cars | 9 |
| 2020s | 61,500 cars | 34,000 cars | 79,000 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new cars sold, by type in Switzerland?
- Number of new cars sold, by type in Switzerland was 79,000 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 79,000 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 441 cars in 2011.
- How does Switzerland rank for number of new cars sold, by type?
- Switzerland ranks 28th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new cars sold, by type rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,286.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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