economy
April 4, 2026
Neighboring Country Called 'Car Graveyard': Over 3 Million Cars Are Older Than 20 Years
Romania is experiencing a worrying, accelerated aging of its vehicle fleet. According to the latest data, approximately 3.4 million cars older than 20 years are currently on the road in the country, a sharp increase compared to the previous year.
TL;DR
- Approximately 3.4 million cars in Romania are older than 20 years, a significant increase from the previous year.
- The aging fleet is attributed to the mass import of used cars from Western Europe.
- Government programs for fleet renewal have not yielded expected results.
- Over 50% of Romania's 8.77 million registered vehicles are diesel-powered.
- The Dacia Logan is the most popular car, followed by the Volkswagen Golf.
- A significant portion of Volkswagen Golfs in Romania are older than 20 years and equipped with diesel engines.