Number of new cars sold, by type in United States
United States: Number of new cars sold, by type was 1.53 million cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new cars sold, by type in United States, 2010–2025
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 United States stood at 1.53 million cars. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 1,242.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new cars sold, by type in United States peaked at 1.53 million cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,200 cars, in 2010.
United States ranks 2nd of 58 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 144,100 cars | 1,200 cars | 360,000 cars | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 million cars | 294,000 cars | 1.53 million cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new cars sold, by type in United States?
- Number of new cars sold, by type in United States was 1.53 million 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 1.53 million cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new cars sold, by type recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,200 cars in 2010.
- How does United States rank for number of new cars sold, by type?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new cars sold, by type rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,242.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.