Seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses in Germany
Germany: Seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses was 6,697 Number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses in Germany, 1992–2017
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2017, seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses in Germany stood at 6,697 Number.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 99.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses in Germany peaked at 5.61 million Number in 2009 and was at its lowest, 5,651 Number, in 2014.
That places Germany 19th out of 29 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses in Germany, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 342,000 Number | — |
| 1993 | 347,000 Number | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 275,000 Number | -20.7% |
| 1995 | 247,000 Number | -10.2% |
| 1996 | 264,000 Number | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 246,000 Number | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 5.61 million Number | +2181.3% |
| 2010 | 5.22 million Number | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 5.04 million Number | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 5.14 million Number | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 5,824 Number | -99.9% |
| 2014 | 5,651 Number | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 6,137 Number | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 6,683 Number | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 6,697 Number | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 286,833 Number | 246,000 Number | 347,000 Number | 6 |
| 2000s | 5.61 million Number | 5.61 million Number | 5.61 million Number | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.93 million Number | 5,651 Number | 5.22 million Number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More urban development data for Germany
- Population in the largest city 5.2% (2025)
- Population density 238.35 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.81 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 8.11 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.0972 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.1772 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 23.13 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.58 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 58.06 Tonnes (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses in Germany?
- Seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses in Germany was 6,697 Number in 2017, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 5.61 million Number in 2009.
- What is the lowest seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,651 Number in 2014.
- How does Germany rank for seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses?
- Germany ranks 19th out of 29 countries with data for 2017.
- Is seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Seat capacity of new motor coaches, buses and trolley buses. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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