Berlin and Hamburg See Decline in Car Registrations as National Numbers Rise

While Germany's car fleet grew by 240,000 in 2024, Berlin and Hamburg reported significant reductions in vehicle registrations.

Berlin's car registrations fell by 11,000 in 2024, a 0.9% decrease, marking a notable shift after a previous year of growth.
Hamburg experienced its third consecutive annual decline in car registrations, with 2,500 fewer vehicles, the largest drop in recent years.
The rest of Germany saw a steady increase in car numbers, with the largest gains in populous states like North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, and Baden-Württemberg.
Germany's total car fleet reached 49.3 million as of January 1, 2025, continuing a long-term upward trend nationally.
Electric and hybrid vehicles gained popularity, while traditional combustion engine cars saw declining registrations, reflecting evolving consumer preferences.