The global road passenger transport movements by passenger cars in 2023 reveal that the United States leads significantly with 52.85 million passenger kilometers. European countries like Germany, France, and the UK follow, though their year-on-year variations indicate mixed performance, with France seeing a notable decline of 0.82%, while the UK grew by 1.06%. Key trends include substantial growth in emerging markets such as Kazakhstan (8.37%) and stable decreases in established ones like Italy (-3.59%). South Korea and Poland exhibited notable gains, with 1.82% and 1.26% increases respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of electric vehicles on passenger car movements, regulatory changes towards sustainable transport, and the influence of urbanization in emerging markets. Monitoring technological advancements in autonomous driving and shifts in consumer behavior towards car-sharing could further reshape the landscape of road passenger transport globally.
Top countries in Road Passenger Transport Movements by Passenger Cars Share by Country (Million Passenger Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 52.85 | 2023 | +4.27% | +0.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 7.56 | 2023 | +2.28% | -0.098% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 7.19 | 2023 | +2.85% | +0.077% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.81 | 2023 | -1.82% | -0.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.43 | 2023 | +8.35% | +1.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.09 | 2023 | -0.12% | -3.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 2.65 | 2023 | +0.59% | +1.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 2.09 | 2023 | -1.75% | -2.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.05 | 2023 | +2.12% | +1.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1 | 2023 | -5.69% | -4.31% | View data |