Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Finland
Finland: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 15,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Finland, 2012–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Finland is 15,000 cars, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3,471.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Finland peaked at 20,000 cars in 2021 and was at its lowest, 130 cars, in 2012.
Finland ranks 26th of 54 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Finland, year by year
| Year | cars | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 130 cars | — |
| 2013 | 170 cars | +30.8% |
| 2014 | 260 cars | +52.9% |
| 2015 | 420 cars | +61.5% |
| 2016 | 1,200 cars | +185.7% |
| 2017 | 2,600 cars | +116.7% |
| 2018 | 4,900 cars | +88.5% |
| 2019 | 6,000 cars | +22.4% |
| 2020 | 13,000 cars | +116.7% |
| 2021 | 20,000 cars | +53.8% |
| 2022 | 16,000 cars | -20.0% |
| 2023 | 18,000 cars | +12.5% |
| 2024 | 15,000 cars | -16.7% |
| 2025 | 15,000 cars | +0.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 15,000 cars is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,000 cars, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Finland's 15,000 cars is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,000 cars, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,960 cars | 130 cars | 6,000 cars | 8 |
| 2020s | 16,167 cars | 13,000 cars | 20,000 cars | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 24 Thailand 18,000 cars compare
- 25 South Korea 17,000 cars compare
- 26 Philippines 15,000 cars compare
- 28 United Arab Emirates 13,000 cars compare
- 29 Greece 12,000 cars compare
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Finland?
- Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Finland was 15,000 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 20,000 cars in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 130 cars in 2012.
- How does Finland rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
- Finland ranks 26th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,471.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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 fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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