New passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by in France
France: New passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by was 15,179 Number in 2012. ◆ Volatile
New passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by in France, 1995–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
France recorded 15,179 Number for new passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.7% on the previous year and up 184.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by in France peaked at 28,488 Number in 2009 and was at its lowest, 388 Number, in 1995.
That places France 9th out of 35 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by in France, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 388 Number | — |
| 1996 | 1,404 Number | +261.9% |
| 1997 | 6,855 Number | +388.2% |
| 1998 | 23,942 Number | +249.3% |
| 1999 | 15,747 Number | -34.2% |
| 2000 | 6,550 Number | -58.4% |
| 2001 | 5,670 Number | -13.4% |
| 2002 | 5,339 Number | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 3,976 Number | -25.5% |
| 2004 | 3,335 Number | -16.1% |
| 2006 | 4,609 Number | +38.2% |
| 2007 | 6,419 Number | +39.3% |
| 2008 | 5,892 Number | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 28,488 Number | +383.5% |
| 2012 | 15,179 Number | -46.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,667 Number | 388 Number | 23,942 Number | 5 |
| 2000s | 7,809 Number | 3,335 Number | 28,488 Number | 9 |
| 2010s | 15,179 Number | 15,179 Number | 15,179 Number | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
- 7 Netherlands 21,568 Number compare
- 7 Netherlands 21,568 Number compare
- 10 Switzerland 8,600 Number compare
- 11 Belgium 6,589 Number compare
- 12 Norway 4,451 Number compare
More energy & mining data for France
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.2519 % 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 (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by in France?
- New passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by in France was 15,179 Number in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest new passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 28,488 Number in 2009.
- What is the lowest new passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 388 Number in 1995.
- How does France rank for new passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by?
- France ranks 9th out of 35 countries with data for 2012.
- Is new passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.3%. 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 passenger cars, motor coaches, buses and trolley buses by alternative motor energy (until 2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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