Germany vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Lorries, by type of motor energy

Germany
514,582 Number
in 2025
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
359,546 Number
in 2024
Germany rank
3rd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
7th

Lorries, by type of motor energy over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 514,582 Number against 359,546 Number in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 155,036 Number.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.4 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 7th of 51 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 528,750 Number 364,430 Number 164,320 Number Germany
2020s 527,580 Number 360,806 Number 166,775 Number Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher lorries, by type of motor energy, Germany or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Germany, at 514,582 Number against 359,546 Number in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
What is the difference in lorries, by type of motor energy between Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
155,036 Number, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
How do Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for lorries, by type of motor energy?
Germany ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 7th of 51 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Lorries, by type of motor energy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Lorries, by type of motor energy
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 632 data points, 2013–2025
Last refreshed