The volume of road motor vehicle traffic in Japan was 667.22 billion vehicle-kilometers in 2023. Forecasts indicate a decline from 657.62 billion vehicle-kilometers in 2024 to 620.86 billion by 2028. This trajectory implies a year-on-year decrease, with 2025 seeing a -1.42% change from 2024, and 2026 experiencing a -1.43% change from 2025. The overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 suggests an average decline of approximately -1.41% per year.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of evolving transportation technologies, government policies promoting sustainable mobility, and demographic shifts affecting vehicle usage patterns. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in understanding the evolving landscape of road traffic in Japan.
