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Registration of cars

Registration of cars Catalonia. August, 2017
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 13,032 1,586 13.9 9.0
Total vehicles 17,859 1,730 10.7 6.2
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.
Registration of cars Spain. August, 2017
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 80,582 10,597 15.1 8.5
Total vehicles 105,787 11,961 12.7 7.3
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.

Last update: September 15, 2017. Revised series on March 3, 2020. Next update: May 15, 2024

Methodological note

Registration of cars is a traditional consumer indicator which is very sensitive to families' economic expectations.

This indicator is drawn up using the provincial information for car registration issued by the Directorate General of Traffic. It includes cars purchased by companies, public administrations and private individuals. Carmeans any motor vehicle other than a motorbike designed and built to transport people with seating for up to nine people, including the driver.

Monthly data are provisional.

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