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Sales of New Cars In Greece

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

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

Since the late 1990s, the Greek car market has fluctuated between 60,000 and 320,000 annual sales. From a peak of over 310,000 sales in 2000 and again in 2004, the market at first slowly declined but started a four-year double digit losing streak, declining almost 80% between 2008 and 2012. From 2014 to 2019 car sales in Greece have recovered with double digit increases in the last three years, but they only broke the 100,000 sales milestone in 2018. LCV sales typically make up around 7% of total car sales in Greece.

Greece Automotive Sales Data & Recent Highlights

As you can see, the Greece car sales market has been recovering in recent years. The market has been growing at an average annual growth rate of 10.1%. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the recovery of the Greece car sales market. These include the economic recovery, the increasing urbanization, and the increasing demand for SUVs.

The economic recovery has led to an increase in disposable income, which has made it easier for people to afford cars. The increasing urbanization has also created a demand for cars, as people need a way to get around in cities. And the increasing demand for SUVs is due to the fact that they are seen as more practical and comfortable than sedans.

However, there are some challenges that the Greece car sales market faces. These include the high cost of cars, the limited availability of financing, and the poor road infrastructure. The high cost of cars makes them less affordable for many people in Greece. The limited availability of financing makes it difficult for people to get loans to buy cars. And the poor road infrastructure makes it difficult to drive cars in some parts of the country.

Despite the challenges, the Greece car sales market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The economic recovery and the increasing urbanization are expected to continue to drive demand for cars. And the government is taking steps to address the challenges facing the market.

Interesting Greece New Car Sales Stats

  • Best Sales Year Volume: 290,222 units sold
  • Worst Sales Year Volume: 58,482 units sold
  • Average Sales Per Year: 165,798.2 units sold
  • Total Sales Units (since 2005): units sold

The Top 5 Most Popular Automotive Brands In Greece

The top 5 car brands sold in Greec. These brands have been consistently popular in Greece for many years. They offer a wide range of models to choose from, and they are known for their reliability and affordability. They are also makers of small urban-focused cars that work in cities like Athens. Easy to operate, cheap to own and affordably priced.

  1. Toyota
  2. Opel
  3. Peugeot
  4. Volkswagen
  5. Citroen

Greece New Motor Vehicle Sales Table

Year Sales Growth
1990 115,480
1991 167,737 45.25
1992 199,094 18.69
1993 147,789 -25.77
1994 109,544 -25.88
1995 125,023 14.13
1996 139,821 11.84
1997 159,867 14.34
1998 180,145 12.68
1999 261,711 45.28
2000 290,222 10.89
2001 280,214 -3.45
2002 268,489 -4.18
2003 257,293 -4.17
2004 289,691 12.59
2005 269,728 -6.89
2006 267,669 -0.76
2007 279,745 4.51
2008 267,295 -4.45
2009 219,730 -17.79
2010 141,501 -35.60
2011 97,680 -30.97
2012 58,482 -40.13
2013 58,694 0.36
2014 71,218 21.34
2015 75,805 6.44
2016 78,873 4.05
2017 88,083 11.68
2018 103,431 17.42
2019 114,109 10.32
2020 80,977 -29.04
2021 100,916 24.62
2022 105,283 4.33

Greece New Motor Vehicle Sales Chart

Sources: Manufacturers, ANDC, JATO Dynamics.