New special purpose road vehicles in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: New special purpose road vehicles was 161 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
161 Number
Change on year
up 66.0%
World rank
34th
of 41 countries
All-time high
352 Number
in 2009
All-time low
46 Number
in 2018
Years of data
12
2008–2024

New special purpose road vehicles in United Kingdom, 2008–2024

01002003004002008201620242008: 333 Number2009: 352 Number2010: 272 Number2011: 220 Number2015: 138 Number2016: 102 Number2017: 83 Number2018: 46 Number2021: 111 Number2022: 135 Number2023: 97 Number2024: 161 Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 161 Number for new special purpose road vehicles in 2024.

The figure is up 66.0% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new special purpose road vehicles in United Kingdom peaked at 352 Number in 2009 and was at its lowest, 46 Number, in 2018.

That places United Kingdom 34th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

New special purpose road vehicles in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for New special purpose road vehicles in United Kingdom, 2008 to 2024.
Year Number Change
2008 333 Number —
2009 352 Number +5.7%
2010 272 Number -22.7%
2011 220 Number -19.1%
2015 138 Number -37.3%
2016 102 Number -26.1%
2017 83 Number -18.6%
2018 46 Number -44.6%
2021 111 Number +141.3%
2022 135 Number +21.6%
2023 97 Number -28.1%
2024 161 Number +66.0%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 161 Number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 934 Number, 17% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 161 Number is below the median for high income countries, which is 799 Number, 20% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 342.5 Number 333 Number 352 Number 2
2010s 143.5 Number 46 Number 272 Number 6
2020s 126 Number 97 Number 161 Number 4

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 32 Bosnia and Herzegovina 290 Number compare
  2. 33 Montenegro 289 Number compare
  3. 34 United Kingdom 161 Number compare
  4. 36 Cyprus 122 Number compare
  5. 37 Malta 84 Number compare

See the full ranking of 41 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is new special purpose road vehicles in United Kingdom?
New special purpose road vehicles in United Kingdom was 161 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest new special purpose road vehicles recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 352 Number in 2009.
What is the lowest new special purpose road vehicles recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 46 Number in 2018.
How does United Kingdom rank for new special purpose road vehicles?
United Kingdom ranks 34th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
Is new special purpose road vehicles rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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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