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Registration of cars

Registration of cars Catalonia. January, 2018
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 18,045 3,443 23.6 23.6
Total vehicles 24,196 4,810 24.8 24.8
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.
Registration of cars Spain. January, 2018
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 109,326 17,429 19.0 19.0
Total vehicles 139,216 24,458 21.3 21.3
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.

Last update: February 22, 2018. 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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