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Car limit on Mallorca: A reality check — who does the rule really affect?

Key statistics behind Mallorca's vehicle cap discussion

Covers Balearics vehicle totals, growth, and foreign plate registrations fueling discussions on a Mallorca car limit.

Published: June 27, 2026
Car limit on Mallorca: A reality check — who does the rule really affect?

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What numbers are driving the debate about Mallorca's car limit?

In 2025 the Balearics registered about 1.14 million vehicles, roughly 34,000 more than the year before. Passenger cars and motorcycles grew by about 20,000 and 9,000 respectively. Foreign-plate re-registrations more than doubled since 2022, and the rate is about 913 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants.

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