In 2023, Argentina led the global share of motorcycles in total road motor vehicles, with motorcycles making up 36.05% of the country’s total road motor vehicles. Greece followed with 16.2%, trailed by Italy at 12.79%, and Switzerland at 12.34%. Countries such as Austria (8.16%), Malta (8.09%), and Germany (7.79%) had notable shares as well. Other countries such as South Korea and Japan had lesser shares at 7.33% and 6.21% respectively.
In contrast, countries like the United Kingdom (2.97%), Canada (3%), and New Zealand (1.95%) featured lower motorcycle shares in their total road motor vehicles.
Over the last two years, there have been minimal variations in the shares, and over a five-year period, the CAGR indicated a relatively stable trend in distribution.
The future trends to watch in the global share of motorcycles among road motor vehicles could be influenced by factors such as economic growth, urbanization, and changes in consumer preferences towards more sustainable and cost-effective modes of transportation. Increasing adoption of electric motorcycles may also affect these trends, particularly in regions emphasizing green technologies and environmentally friendly transportation options.
Top countries in Share of Motorcycles in Total Road Motor Vehicles by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Argentina | 36.05 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 16.2 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.79 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 12.34 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 8.16 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 8.09 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 7.79 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 7.33 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 6.76 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 6.21 | 2023 | View data |