Car registrations in the Netherlands fell sharply in February 2026, with the year-on-year decline widening to 19.0%, according to data updated on 24 March 2026. The drop marks a notable deterioration from January 2026, when registrations were already down 13.1% compared with a year earlier.
Both figures are calculated on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s registrations to the same month in the previous year. The acceleration from a 13.1% decline in January to a 19.0% fall in February signals mounting weakness in Dutch auto demand as 2026 progresses. Investors and industry participants will be watching upcoming monthly data closely to see whether this downturn stabilises or continues to deepen.
