2026.05.0417:00:00UTC+00Belgium’s Car Registrations Stall in April, Sliding to 0% Growth Year-on-Year

Belgium’s car registration activity came to a standstill in April 2026, with year-over-year growth in new registrations dropping to 0.00%, according to data updated on 4 May 2026. The indicator had previously shown robust momentum in February 2026, when registrations were up 8.80% compared with the same month a year earlier.

The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, where each month’s change is measured against the corresponding month of the previous year. While February’s performance pointed to a solid expansion in the Belgian auto market, April’s flat reading signals a pause in that growth trend, suggesting that demand for new vehicles has weakened or plateaued as spring began. Investors and industry observers will be watching upcoming releases closely to determine whether April marks a temporary pause or the start of a more sustained slowdown in Belgium’s car market.