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Registration of cars

Registration of cars Catalonia. December, 2009
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 14,241 3,661 34.6 -13.5
Total vehicles 19,324 3,263 20.3 -19.2
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.
Registration of cars Spain. December, 2009
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 92,087 19,321 26.6 -18.1
Total vehicles 115,566 13,848 13.6 -23.8
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.

Last update: January 13, 2010. 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.