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Sweden Car Sales Data

Sales of New Cars In Sweden

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Sales of New Cars In  Sweden – Data, Trends, Charts & Analysis

Here you will find annual car sales figures for Sweden. These statistics are Total Market Volumes, which include passenger cars as well as light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

Since the late 1990s, the Swedish car market has fluctuated between 240,000 and 425,000 annual sales. The market recovered from a low of under 250,000 sales in 2009 after two years of double digit declines to a record of nearly 435.000 sales 8 years later in 2017 before declining in 2018 and 2019 due to a higher tax on less efficient vehicles. LCV sales typically make up 12% of total car sales in Sweden.

Sweden Automotive Sales Data & Recent Highlights

As you can see, the Swedish car sales market has been declining in recent years. The market has been shrinking at an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the decline of the Swedish car sales market. These include:

  • The economic slowdown: The Swedish economy has been slowing down in recent years, which has led to a decrease in disposable income.
  • The rise of electric vehicles: Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Sweden, which is taking market share away from traditional gasoline-powered cars.
  • The shortage of semiconductors: The shortage of semiconductors is affecting the production of new cars, making it difficult to find cars for sale in Sweden.

The Swedish car sales market is expected to remain weak in the coming years. The market is expected to shrink by an average annual growth rate of 1.0%.

Here are some of the trends in the Swedish car sales market:

  • The increasing popularity of electric vehicles: Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Sweden, as the government offers incentives to encourage people to buy them. In 2022, electric vehicles accounted for 16.0% of new car registrations in Sweden. This is up from 10.1% in 2021.
  • The growing popularity of online car buying: More and more people are buying cars online in Sweden. In 2022, 15.0% of new car purchases were made online. This is up from 12.0% in 2021. The convenience and flexibility of online car buying are driving its popularity.

These are just some of the trends in the Swedish car sales market. The market is constantly evolving, so it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends.

Sweden New Motor Vehicle Sales Table

Year Passenger Cars Light Commercial Sales Growth
1990 229,941.0 229,941
1991 188,308.0 188,308 -18.11
1992 154,173.0 154,173 -18.13
1993 124,343.0 124,343 -19.35
1994 156,375.0 156,375 25.76
1995 169,756.0 169,756 8.56
1996 183,820.0 183,820 8.28
1997 225,263.0 20,209.0 245,472 33.54
1998 253,430.0 25,850.0 279,280 13.77
1999 295,249.0 29,802.0 325,051 16.39
2000 290,529.0 31,306.0 321,835 -0.99
2001 246,581.0 28,613.0 275,194 -14.49
2002 254,589.0 28,334.0 282,923 2.81
2003 261,206.0 28,086.0 289,292 2.25
2004 264,246.0 31,002.0 295,248 2.06
2005 274,301.0 34,756.0 309,057 4.68
2006 282,766.0 39,618.0 322,384 4.31
2007 306,799.0 44,222.0 351,021 8.88
2008 253,982.0 39,269.0 293,251 -16.46
2009 213,408.0 27,432.0 240,840 -17.87
2010 289,684.0 37,932.0 327,616 36.03
2011 304,984.0 46,401.0 351,385 7.26
2012 279,899.0 39,346.0 319,245 -9.15
2013 269,588.0 39,338.0 308,926 -3.23
2014 303,948.0 41,935.0 345,883 11.96
2015 345,108.0 44,799.0 389,907 12.73
2016 372,319.0 51,669.0 423,988 8.74
2017 379,393.0 55,390.0 434,783 2.55
2018 353,729.0 56,628.0 410,357 -5.62
2019 356,036.0 53,816.0 409,852 -0.12
2020 292,024.0 31,015.0 323,039 -21.18

Sweden New Motor Vehicle Sales Chart

Sources: Manufacturers, ANDC, JATO Dynamics.