- According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), the global car production in 2021 reached approximately 80 million units. This includes production of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and buses.
- The United States is one of the largest automotive markets in the world. In 2021, there were an estimated 283 million licensed drivers in the U.S., with over 276 million registered vehicles.
- The European Union (EU) is another significant automotive market. In 2021, there were an estimated 287 million licensed drivers in the EU, with over 245 million registered vehicles.
- China has the world's largest population and a rapidly growing automotive industry. In 2021, there were an estimated 480 million licensed drivers in China, with over 300 million registered vehicles.
- India also has a large population and a growing automotive sector. In 2021, there were an estimated 205 million licensed drivers in India, with over 325 million registered vehicles.
- It is important to note that these figures represent only registered vehicles and licensed drivers. In many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries, there may be a significant number of unregistered vehicles and unlicensed drivers.
Based on these estimates, it is safe to say that there are likely several hundred million people who drive a vehicle every day worldwide.
