Car registrations in the Netherlands fell sharply in April 2026, with the year-over-year indicator dropping to -4.8%, according to data updated on 27 May 2026. The decline marks a notable reversal from March 2026, when registrations were still up 1.1% compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures reflect a year-over-year comparison: April’s -4.8% reading measures the change in registrations versus April 2025, while March’s 1.1% showed the change against March 2025. The swing from modest growth to contraction suggests a cooling in demand or a shift in purchasing patterns in the Dutch automotive market as the second quarter of 2026 begins.
