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Registration of cars

Registration of cars Catalonia. February, 2016
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 14,417 1,734 13.7 12.2
Total vehicles 19,821 2,562 14.8 14.1
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.
Registration of cars Spain. February, 2016
Year-over-year variation
Value Absolute % month % accumulated
Cars 104,006 14,041 15.6 15.5
Total vehicles 128,467 18,287 16.6 16.4
Units: Number of vehicles.
Source: Directorate General of Traffic.

Last update: March 31, 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.