Japan: ratio of kei car ownership by family status 2021

According to a survey conducted in 2021 about the usage of light motor vehicles among private households and businesses in Japan, the majority of kei car drivers were married couples with children already living independently and out of the house. Only two percent of mini car owners were childless married couples.
Japanese mini cars or kei cars must not exceed 3.4 meters in length, 2 meters in height, and 1.48 meters in width. The engine capacity is restricted to 0.66 liters.

Distribution of light motor passenger vehicle ownership in Japan in fiscal year 2021, by family status

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Release date

April 2022

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

October 1 to November 23, 2021

Number of respondents

1,956 respondents

Special properties

the Japanese fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

Survey targets were domestic households and businesses in possession of light vehicles.
Passenger cars 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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