The average age of cars in Ukraine has exceeded 16 years: where the oldest cars are found

Average Age of Passenger Cars in Ukraine

The average age of passenger cars in Ukraine in October 2025 is 16.4 years, which is 0.4 years more than in September 2025. This trend indicates the continued aging of the vehicle fleet in the country.

Analysis of the Average Age of Cars by Region

Analyzing the average age of cars by region, it can be noted that:

• In Kyiv, it is 11.2 years, which is the youngest figure among other regions.
• In Lviv Region, the average age of cars is 14.5 years.
• In Zakarpattia Region — 14.6 years.
• In Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv Regions, this figure is 15.5 years.

The oldest cars in Ukraine are recorded in Donetsk Region, where the average age of cars reaches 19.4 years. Kherson Region also has a high indicator — 19.0 years, while in Sumy Region the average age of cars is 17.2 years, and in Cherkasy — 17.0 years. The average age of cars sold through the 'Diia' service is 16.8 years. In comparison, the average age of cars in European Union countries is about 12 years, indicating a significant difference between the Ukrainian and European vehicle fleets.

Overall, the data indicate that Ukrainian drivers have to operate increasingly older vehicles, which may impact road safety and the environmental situation in the country.

The increase in the average age of cars in Ukraine may indicate economic difficulties that complicate the purchase of new cars, as well as insufficient updating of the vehicle fleet. This issue is relevant for state policy, as old cars significantly pollute the environment and can be less safe for drivers and pedestrians.

The authorities may consider mechanisms to stimulate the purchase of new cars, such as subsidies or preferential credit programs, to improve the situation in the transport market.