Porsche 911 Is the Best-Selling Car in This Tiny European Country
In a fascinating quirk of automotive sales, the Porsche 911 has achieved bestseller status in the Principality of Andorra, a tiny European country known for its high median wealth. Despite its high price tag, the 911’s blend of rear-engine performance, everyday usability, and a wide array of models makes it a top choice for a specific demographic. This unusual sales phenomenon highlights the unexpected effects of concentrated wealth in small markets.
We’re Not Talking A Lot Of Sales, Though
Andorra, a minuscule country of just 181 square miles nestled in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, boasts a population of approximately 82,000 people. This small population naturally translates to fewer new car sales overall. According to industry analyst Felipe Munoz, in 2024, a mere 83 units of the Porsche 911 were sold in Andorra. However, this figure was more than enough to crown the iconic sports car as the nation’s bestseller by a significant margin.
Andorrans clearly have a strong affinity for Porsche, as evidenced by the rest of the top sellers. The second position went to the rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris (a hot hatch not sold in the United States) with 47 sales, tied with the Porsche Cayenne (47 sales). The Porsche Macan followed closely with 45 sales, further cementing the brand’s dominance in the principality.
Big Fish, Small Pond: Andorra’s Unique Automotive Preferences
Almost matching the Macan’s sales at 44 units was the Cupra Formentor, a small crossover from one of Porsche’s VW Group cousins. Cupra, which began as the performance sub-brand of Seat (based in Andorra’s southern neighbor, Spain), is expected to eventually supplant its parent brand. Cupra is also making moves to enter the U.S. market, though likely not for a few more years and with different models.
The remainder of Andorra’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2024 offers a mix of smaller, more economical models and popular crossovers:
- Seat Arona (small, economical, not sold in the U.S.)
- Hyundai i20 (small, economical, not sold in the U.S.)
- Mini Countryman
- Hyundai Tucson
- Suzuki Ignis (a quirky small hatchback)
Source:Â Felipe Munoz/Instagram
U.S. 911 Sales Slide After Record Highs
To contextualize Andorra’s unique sales figures, it’s worth noting the performance of the Porsche 911 in the much larger U.S. market. In 2024, Porsche achieved a sales record for the 911 in the U.S., moving 14,128 units—a substantial 20.8% increase over 2023.
However, the first half of 2025 has seen a different trend, with sales down by 19.2% to 5,424 units. Despite this recent slide, there’s an encouraging sign for driving enthusiasts: manual-transmission cars still account for a significant enough portion of these sales that Porsche is actively exploring ways to expand the availability of stick-shift models within the already vast 911 lineup. This demonstrates a continued commitment to driver engagement, even as the brand navigates evolving market dynamics.
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