Sales of New Cars In Finland – Data, Trends, Charts & Analysis
Here you will find annual car sales figures for Finland. These statistics are Total Market Volumes, which include passenger cars as well as light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
Since the late 1990s, the Finnish car market has fluctuated between 95,000 and 165,000 annual sales. From a peak of over 163,000 sales in 2005, the market fell back to under 100,000 sales in 2009. After this, the market rebounded to above 135,000 sales in two years but fell again in the next two years. A five-year winning streak from 2014 to 2018 was broken in 2019, as car sales have returned to the average of the past 20 years. LCV sales typically make up around 10% of total car sales in Finland.
Finland Automotive Sales Data & Recent Highlights
The Finland car sales market has been fluctuating in recent years. There was a sharp decline in sales in 2020, followed by a slight recovery in 2021. However, there was another decline in sales in 2022. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the volatility of the Finland car sales market. These include the economic slowdown, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the chip shortage.
The economic slowdown has led to a decrease in disposable income, which has made it difficult for people to afford cars. The COVID-19 pandemic has also disrupted the supply chain, making it difficult to import cars. And the chip shortage has affected the production of new cars.
Despite the volatility, the Finland car sales market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The economy is expected to recover, and the government is taking steps to address the challenges facing the market, such as reducing import duties and improving the road infrastructure.
Interesting Finland New Car Sales Stats
- Best Sales Year Volume: 148,161 units sold
- Worst Sales Year Volume: 55,836 units sold
- Average Sales Per Year: 111,497.0 units sold
- Total Sales Units (since 2005): 3,679,400 units sold
Top 5 Most Popular Automotive Brands In Finland
The top 5 car brands sold in Finland. These brands have been consistently popular in Finland for many years. They offer a wide range of models to choose from, and they are known for their reliability and affordability and all of them have a long history in the region.
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
- Skoda
- Volvo
- Kia
Finland New Motor Vehicle Sales Table
Year Sales Growth
1990
139,095
1991
92,483
-33.51
1992
68,547
-25.88
1993
55,836
-18.54
1994
67,201
20.35
1995
79,890
18.88
1996
95,830
19.95
1997
104,507
9.05
1998
125,751
20.33
1999
136,324
8.41
2000
134,646
-1.23
2001
109,487
-18.69
2002
116,877
6.75
2003
142,222
21.69
2004
142,439
0.15
2005
148,161
4.02
2006
145,700
-1.66
2007
125,608
-13.79
2008
139,669
11.19
2009
90,574
-35.15
2010
111,968
23.62
2011
126,123
12.64
2012
111,251
-11.79
2013
103,455
-7.01
2014
106,237
2.69
2015
108,819
2.43
2016
118,991
9.35
2017
120,480
1.25
2018
120,480
0.00
2019
114,202
-5.21
2020
96,392
-15.60
2021
98,481
2.17
2022
81,674
-17.07
Finland New Motor Vehicle Sales Chart
Sources: Manufacturers, ANDC, JATO Dynamics.
