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Registration of cars

Registration of cars Catalonia. December, 2015
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 16,549 3,669 28.5 27.3
Total vehicles 22,026 4,829 28.1 27.3
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.
Registration of cars Spain. December, 2015
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 94,614 17,921 23.4 24.1
Total vehicles 119,891 22,943 23.7 25.0
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.

Last update: January 18, 2016. 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.