Passenger cars by alternative motor energy in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Passenger cars by alternative motor energy was 155 Thousand in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
155 Thousand
Change on year
up 14.8%
World rank
9th
of 35 countries
All-time high
155 Thousand
in 2011
All-time low
3 Thousand
in 1995
Years of data
12
1995–2011

Passenger cars by alternative motor energy in United Kingdom, 1995–2011

0501001501995200320111995: 3 Thousand1996: 4 Thousand1997: 6 Thousand1998: 10 Thousand1999: 14 Thousand2004: 40.8 Thousand2005: 48.3 Thousand2006: 60 Thousand2008: 99 Thousand2009: 114 Thousand2010: 135 Thousand2011: 155 Thousand

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.

Analysis

In 2011, passenger cars by alternative motor energy in United Kingdom stood at 155 Thousand. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is up 14.8% on the previous year and up 1,007.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, passenger cars by alternative motor energy in United Kingdom peaked at 155 Thousand in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3 Thousand, in 1995.

United Kingdom ranks 9th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Passenger cars by alternative motor energy in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Passenger cars by alternative motor energy (until 2012) in United Kingdom, 1995 to 2011.
Year Thousand Change
1995 3 Thousand
1996 4 Thousand +33.3%
1997 6 Thousand +50.0%
1998 10 Thousand +66.7%
1999 14 Thousand +40.0%
2004 40.84 Thousand +191.8%
2005 48.3 Thousand +18.2%
2006 60 Thousand +24.2%
2008 99 Thousand +65.0%
2009 114 Thousand +15.2%
2010 135 Thousand +18.4%
2011 155 Thousand +14.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7.4 Thousand 3 Thousand 14 Thousand 5
2000s 72.43 Thousand 40.84 Thousand 114 Thousand 5
2010s 145 Thousand 135 Thousand 155 Thousand 2

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 6 Netherlands 276 Thousand compare
  2. 6 Netherlands 276 Thousand compare
  3. 8 France 157 Thousand compare
  4. 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 155 Thousand compare
  5. 11 Belgium 60 Thousand compare
  6. 12 Croatia 49 Thousand compare
  7. 12 Croatia 49 Thousand compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is passenger cars by alternative motor energy in United Kingdom?
Passenger cars by alternative motor energy in United Kingdom was 155 Thousand in 2011, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest passenger cars by alternative motor energy recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 155 Thousand in 2011.
What is the lowest passenger cars by alternative motor energy recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 3 Thousand in 1995.
How does United Kingdom rank for passenger cars by alternative motor energy?
United Kingdom ranks 9th out of 35 countries with data for 2011.
Is passenger cars by alternative motor energy rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,007.1%. 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 Passenger cars by alternative motor energy (until 2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Passenger cars by alternative motor energy (until 2012)
Unit
Thousand
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 485 data points, 1990–2012
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