In 2023, the United States led global road motor vehicle traffic with 76.04 million vehicle-kilometers, despite a slight decrease of 0.68%. Japan and the United Kingdom followed, with Japan experiencing a notable decline of 2.19% and the UK seeing a modest increase of 0.68%. Smaller European countries like Estonia and Malta showed positive growth, while Belarus exhibited significant traffic growth at 17.83%, albeit starting from a smaller base.
Future trends to watch include the United States' effort to reverse traffic decline, Japan's strategies to mitigate the decrease, and Belarus's capacity to sustain its rapid growth. European countries may continue their incremental increases as they balance environmental concerns with traffic needs.
Top countries in Volume of Road Motor Vehicle Traffic Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 76.04 | 2023 | -1.2% | -0.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 10.07 | 2023 | -1.43% | -2.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.4 | 2023 | +5.56% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 2.18 | 2023 | +3.85% | +0.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Chile | 0.83 | 2023 | +5.23% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 0.72 | 2023 | +1.01% | -0.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 0.71 | 2023 | -1.49% | -1.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.7 | 2023 | -3.22% | -0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.38 | 2023 | +0.044% | +1.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.33 | 2023 | +1.52% | +0.19% | View data |
