Car registrations in the Netherlands surged in March 2026, rising 40.6% month-on-month, according to the latest data updated on 23 April 2026. The sharp increase follows a steep decline of 21.0% in February 2026, marking a notable turnaround in the short-term trend of vehicle demand.
The figures are based on a month-over-month comparison, where the current reading compares March registrations with February, while the previous indicator measured February’s change relative to January. The swing from a 21.0% drop to a 40.6% increase suggests a strong recovery in registrations, potentially signaling renewed consumer activity in the Dutch auto market after a weak start to the year.
