Fact #510: March 17, 2008
Eastern Europe Experiences Strong Growth in Light Vehicle Sales While Sales in Western Europe Remain Flat
Though the countries of Western Europe still account for the majority of new vehicle sales in Europe overall, in recent years, it has been the countries of Central and Eastern Europe that have experienced the greatest growth in vehicle sales.
Central and Eastern Europe Percent Sales Change, 2006-2007
Western European Percent Sales Change, 2006-2007
Supporting Information
| Country | 2007 Sales | Percent Change, 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 16,170 | -5.6 |
| Luxembourg | 52,596 | 3.5 |
| Finland | 125,608 | -13.8 |
| Norway | 129,195 | 18.3 |
| Denmark | 162,552 | 3.6 |
| Ireland | 186,540 | 4.5 |
| Portugal | 201,868 | 3.7 |
| Greece | 279,794 | 4.5 |
| Switzerland | 285,563 | 6 |
| Austria | 296,414 | -3.9 |
| Sweden | 306,799 | 8.5 |
| Netherlands | 504,195 | 4.2 |
| Belgium | 524,795 | -0.3 |
| Spain | 1,614,835 | -1.2 |
| France | 2,064,543 | 3.2 |
| United Kingdom | 2,404,007 | 2.5 |
| Italy | 2,490,570 | 7.1 |
| Germany | 3,148,163 | -9.2 |
| Lithuania | 21,115 | 48.3 |
| Estonia | 30,902 | 21.1 |
| Latvia | 32,497 | 26.8 |
| Bulgaria | 43,521 | 19.4 |
| Slovakia | 59,700 | 1 |
| Slovenia | 65,511 | 12.1 |
| Czech Republic | 132,542 | 6.9 |
| Hungary | 173,025 | -7.8 |
| Poland | 293,319 | 22.9 |
| Romania | 312,532 | 26.3 |
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Source: Ward's Automotive News, January 28, 2008, Page 25. | ||
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