New passenger cars by unloaded weight in France

France: New passenger cars by unloaded weight was 1.69 million Number in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
1.69 million Number
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
3rd
of 42 countries
All-time high
2.31 million Number
in 1990
All-time low
1.30 million Number
in 1970
Years of data
48
1970–2025

New passenger cars by unloaded weight in France, 1970–2025

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Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

The most recent figure for new passenger cars by unloaded weight in France is 1.69 million Number, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new passenger cars by unloaded weight in France peaked at 2.31 million Number in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.30 million Number, in 1970.

That places France 3rd out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.58 million Number 1.30 million Number 1.98 million Number 3
1980s 1.98 million Number 1.76 million Number 2.27 million Number 10
1990s 2.00 million Number 1.71 million Number 2.31 million Number 10
2000s 2.10 million Number 2.00 million Number 2.27 million Number 9
2010s 2.03 million Number 1.76 million Number 2.26 million Number 10
2020s 1.72 million Number 1.58 million Number 1.84 million Number 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 1 Germany 2.86 million Number compare
  2. 2 United Kingdom 1.95 million Number compare
  3. 4 Italy 1.55 million Number compare
  4. 5 Spain 1.21 million Number compare
  5. 6 Türkiye 1.12 million Number compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is new passenger cars by unloaded weight in France?
New passenger cars by unloaded weight in France was 1.69 million Number in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest new passenger cars by unloaded weight recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 2.31 million Number in 1990.
What is the lowest new passenger cars by unloaded weight recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 1.30 million Number in 1970.
How does France rank for new passenger cars by unloaded weight?
France ranks 3rd out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is new passenger cars by unloaded weight rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of New passenger cars by unloaded weight. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
New passenger cars by unloaded weight
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 1,359 data points, 1970–2025
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