New passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size in Romania
Romania: New passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size was 156,800 Number in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size in Romania, 1997–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size in Romania is 156,800 Number, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 93.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size in Romania peaked at 586,476 Number in 2008 and was at its lowest, 57,700 Number, in 2013.
That places Romania 20th out of 52 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size in Romania, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 125,142 Number | — |
| 1998 | 105,986 Number | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 90,047 Number | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 149,290 Number | +65.8% |
| 2005 | 179,531 Number | +20.3% |
| 2006 | 312,515 Number | +74.1% |
| 2007 | 436,349 Number | +39.6% |
| 2008 | 586,476 Number | +34.4% |
| 2009 | 328,880 Number | -43.9% |
| 2010 | 309,952 Number | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 176,555 Number | -43.0% |
| 2012 | 66,789 Number | -62.2% |
| 2013 | 57,700 Number | -13.6% |
| 2014 | 70,175 Number | +21.6% |
| 2015 | 81,175 Number | +15.7% |
| 2016 | 95,181 Number | +17.3% |
| 2017 | 106,873 Number | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 130,921 Number | +22.5% |
| 2019 | 161,564 Number | +23.4% |
| 2020 | 126,329 Number | -21.8% |
| 2021 | 121,210 Number | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 129,324 Number | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 144,609 Number | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 151,105 Number | +4.5% |
| 2025 | 156,800 Number | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 107,058 Number | 90,047 Number | 125,142 Number | 3 |
| 2000s | 332,174 Number | 149,290 Number | 586,476 Number | 6 |
| 2010s | 125,688 Number | 57,700 Number | 309,952 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 138,230 Number | 121,210 Number | 156,800 Number | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Romania
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size in Romania?
- New passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size in Romania was 156,800 Number in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest new passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 586,476 Number in 2008.
- What is the lowest new passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,700 Number in 2013.
- How does Romania rank for new passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size?
- Romania ranks 20th out of 52 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of New passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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