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Registration of cars

Registration of cars Catalonia. October, 1996
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 15,267 3,806 33.2 8.7
Total vehicles 20,182 4,897 32.0 6.5
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.
Registration of cars Spain. October, 1996
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 84,889 21,426 33.8 10.4
Total vehicles 109,142 27,043 32.9 9.0
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.

Last update: October 26, 2000. Revised series on March 3, 2020. Next update: June 17, 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.