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Vehicle sales in the United States 1978-2018
Light vehicle retail sales in the United States from 1978 to 2018 (in 1,000 units)
This statistic represents light vehicle retail sales in the United States from 1978 through 2018. In 2018, approximately 17.2 million such vehicles were sold to customers in the United States, up from 15.5 million units in 2013.
Light vehicle retail sales in the United States from 1978 to 2018 (in 1,000 units)
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| Light vehicle sales in thousands | |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 17,213.5 |
| 2013 | 15,530.1 |
| 2008 | 13,194.8 |
| 2003 | 16,639.1 |
| 1998 | 15,543 |
| 1993 | 13,882.7 |
| 1988 | 15,443.2 |
| 1983 | 12,107.1 |
| 1978 | 14,981 |
| Light vehicle sales in thousands | |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 17,213.5 |
| 2013 | 15,530.1 |
| 2008 | 13,194.8 |
| 2003 | 16,639.1 |
| 1998 | 15,543 |
| 1993 | 13,882.7 |
| 1988 | 15,443.2 |
| 1983 | 12,107.1 |
| 1978 | 14,981 |
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This statistic represents light vehicle retail sales in the United States from 1978 through 2018. In 2018, approximately 17.2 million such vehicles were sold to customers in the United States, up from 15.5 million units in 2013.
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- 1978 to 2018
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Monthly figures have been added up.
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- 1978 to 2018
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The values were not seasonally adjusted.
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