First registrations of brand new vehicles in Iceland

Iceland: First registrations of brand new vehicles was 17,544 Vehicles in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
17,544 Vehicles
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
34th
of 37 countries
All-time high
21,213 Vehicles
in 2017
All-time low
2,571 Vehicles
in 2009
Years of data
30
1994–2023

First registrations of brand new vehicles in Iceland, 1994–2023

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1994200820231994: 5.8k Vehicles1995: 7.1k Vehicles1996: 9.6k Vehicles1997: 11.8k Vehicles1998: 13.3k Vehicles1999: 15.4k Vehicles2000: 13.6k Vehicles2001: 7.2k Vehicles2002: 7.1k Vehicles2003: 9.9k Vehicles2004: 12.0k Vehicles2005: 18.1k Vehicles2006: 17.1k Vehicles2007: 15.9k Vehicles2008: 9.0k Vehicles2009: 2.6k Vehicles2010: 3.1k Vehicles2011: 5.0k Vehicles2012: 7.9k Vehicles2013: 7.3k Vehicles2014: 9.4k Vehicles2015: 14.0k Vehicles2016: 18.5k Vehicles2017: 21.2k Vehicles2018: 18.0k Vehicles2019: 11.8k Vehicles2020: 9.4k Vehicles2021: 12.8k Vehicles2022: 16.7k Vehicles2023: 17.5k Vehicles

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Vehicles.

Analysis

The most recent figure for first registrations of brand new vehicles in Iceland is 17,544 Vehicles, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 141.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, first registrations of brand new vehicles in Iceland peaked at 21,213 Vehicles in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,571 Vehicles, in 2009.

That places Iceland 34th out of 37 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10,487 Vehicles 5,770 Vehicles 15,372 Vehicles 6
2000s 11,247 Vehicles 2,571 Vehicles 18,060 Vehicles 10
2010s 11,632 Vehicles 3,106 Vehicles 21,213 Vehicles 10
2020s 14,097 Vehicles 9,369 Vehicles 17,544 Vehicles 4

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 31 North Macedonia 44,151 Vehicles compare
  2. 32 Serbia 23,707 Vehicles compare
  3. 33 Montenegro 18,571 Vehicles compare
  4. 35 Bosnia and Herzegovina 9,919 Vehicles compare
  5. 36 Bulgaria 8,984 Vehicles compare
  6. 37 Malta 6,537 Vehicles compare

See the full ranking of 48 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is first registrations of brand new vehicles in Iceland?
First registrations of brand new vehicles in Iceland was 17,544 Vehicles in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest first registrations of brand new vehicles recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 21,213 Vehicles in 2017.
What is the lowest first registrations of brand new vehicles recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 2,571 Vehicles in 2009.
How does Iceland rank for first registrations of brand new vehicles?
Iceland ranks 34th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
Is first registrations of brand new vehicles rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 141.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of First registrations of brand new vehicles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
First registrations of brand new vehicles
Unit
Vehicles
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
48 places, 1,321 data points, 1994–2025
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Number of new passenger cars and goods road motor vehicles registered for the first time.