New special purpose road vehicles in France

France: New special purpose road vehicles was 18,553 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18,553 Number
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
3rd
of 41 countries
All-time high
126,027 Number
in 2019
All-time low
11,399 Number
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024

New special purpose road vehicles in France, 2013–2024

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k2013201820242013: 11.4k Number2014: 11.7k Number2015: 12.5k Number2016: 14.1k Number2017: 15.2k Number2018: 16.3k Number2019: 126.0k Number2020: 104.2k Number2021: 114.4k Number2022: 94.7k Number2023: 16.8k Number2024: 18.6k Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

The most recent figure for new special purpose road vehicles in France is 18,553 Number, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 58.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new special purpose road vehicles in France peaked at 126,027 Number in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11,399 Number, in 2013.

That places France 3rd out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

New special purpose road vehicles in France, year by year

Annual values for New special purpose road vehicles in France, 2013 to 2024.
Year Number Change
2013 11,399 Number —
2014 11,713 Number +2.8%
2015 12,469 Number +6.5%
2016 14,129 Number +13.3%
2017 15,212 Number +7.7%
2018 16,262 Number +6.9%
2019 126,027 Number +675.0%
2020 104,225 Number -17.3%
2021 114,363 Number +9.7%
2022 94,737 Number -17.2%
2023 16,810 Number -82.3%
2024 18,553 Number +10.4%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 18,553 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 934 Number, 19.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • France's 18,553 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 799 Number, 23.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 29,602 Number 11,399 Number 126,027 Number 7
2020s 69,738 Number 16,810 Number 114,363 Number 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 1 Italy 29,714 Number compare
  2. 2 Germany 21,656 Number compare
  3. 4 Spain 15,748 Number compare
  4. 5 Belgium 6,128 Number compare
  5. 6 Austria 3,896 Number compare

See the full ranking of 41 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is new special purpose road vehicles in France?
New special purpose road vehicles in France was 18,553 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest new special purpose road vehicles recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 126,027 Number in 2019.
What is the lowest new special purpose road vehicles recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 11,399 Number in 2013.
How does France rank for new special purpose road vehicles?
France ranks 3rd out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
Is new special purpose road vehicles rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 58.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of New special purpose road vehicles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
New special purpose road vehicles
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
41 places, 590 data points, 2008–2024
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