17:41 20-02-2026

Average age of cars in Spain is 14.5 years, above EU average

According to official 2024 statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), the average age of passenger cars in Spain is approximately 14.5 years. This figure is significantly higher than the European Union average of around 12 years.

Spain has nearly 26.4 million registered vehicles, with the vast majority being older models. In fact, more than half of the country's vehicle fleet—16.6 million units—consists of cars aged ten years or older. This means every second car on Spanish roads was manufactured at least a decade ago.

This trend isn't unique to Spain. Several other European countries show similar patterns, particularly Portugal (14.1 years), Romania, Poland, and Greece, where the average vehicle lifespan exceeds 17 years.

The situation extends to commercial vehicles as well. In Spain, vans and light commercial vehicles average about 14.7 years of use, noticeably above the European average of 12.9 years. For heavy trucks, the numbers are even more striking: average service life reaches 15.1 years, nearly a full year longer than the EU-wide average of 14 years.

On a more positive note, Spain's bus fleet stands out as relatively younger compared to other European countries. With an average age of around 11.5 years, it matches figures seen in France and Germany.

However, some countries demonstrate completely opposite trends. Luxembourg boasts the youngest vehicle fleet in Europe, with cars averaging just 8.2 years of service. Meanwhile, Greece holds the title for the oldest fleet in the EU, with vehicles remaining in use for nearly 18 years on average.