In 2022, the number of automobiles in use in Japan amounted to roughly 78.52 million. This was a slight increase compared to the previous year, continuing the upward trend. Households in rural areas tended to have on average more vehicles than population living in urban areas.
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Automobiles are classified under Japan’s Road Vehicles Act in three categories, based primarily on engine capacity: “standard” (over 2,000cc), “small” (661cc-2,000cc), and “mini” (660cc and under).
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JAMA. (September 24, 2023). Number of motor vehicles in use in Japan in 2013 to 2022 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1465594/japan-motor-vehicles-in-use-number/
JAMA. "Number of motor vehicles in use in Japan in 2013 to 2022 (in millions)." Chart. September 24, 2023. Statista. Accessed July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1465594/japan-motor-vehicles-in-use-number/
JAMA. (2023). Number of motor vehicles in use in Japan in 2013 to 2022 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1465594/japan-motor-vehicles-in-use-number/
JAMA. "Number of Motor Vehicles in Use in Japan in 2013 to 2022 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Sep 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1465594/japan-motor-vehicles-in-use-number/
JAMA, Number of motor vehicles in use in Japan in 2013 to 2022 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1465594/japan-motor-vehicles-in-use-number/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Number of motor vehicles in use in Japan in 2013 to 2022 (in millions) [Graph], JAMA, September 24, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1465594/japan-motor-vehicles-in-use-number/