Number of mini cars in use in Japan 2014-2023

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Alexandru Arba,
Sep 29, 2023
As of March 31, 2023, Japan counted around 23.07 million light motor passenger cars (kei cars), increasing from roughly 20.23 million a decade earlier. Kei trucks, in contrast, decreased in this period overall.

Number of light motor passenger cars in use in Japan from 2014 to 2023 (in millions)

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Release date

July 2023

Region

Japan

Survey time period

2014 to 2023; as of March 31 of each year stated

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light motor passenger cars in possesion subject to inspection

Supplementary notes

The Road Transport Vehicle Law defines light motor vehicles (LMVs) built since October 2008 as three- or four-wheeled automobiles with an engine displacement of 660cc or smaller not exceeding 3.4m in length, 2m in height, and 1.48m in width. Older vehicles follow slightly different regulations concerning displacement and size.

Values have been rounded.

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