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Average age of light vehicles in the U.S. 2003-2016
Average age of light vehicles in the U.S. 2003-2016
Average age of light vehicles in the U.S. from 2003 to 2016 (in years)
This statistic displays the average age of all light vehicles in operation in the United States between 2003 and 2016. In 2016, the average light vehicle on U.S. roads was 11.6 years old. The figures are based on January registrations.
Average age of light vehicles in the U.S. from 2003 to 2016 (in years)
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| Average age in years | |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11.6 |
| 2015 | 11.5 |
| 2014 | 11.4 |
| 2013 | 11.4 |
| 2012 | 11.2 |
| 2011 | 10.9 |
| 2010 | 10.6 |
| 2009 | 10.3 |
| 2008 | 10.1 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9.9 |
| 2005 | 9.8 |
| 2004 | 9.8 |
| 2003 | 9.7 |
| Average age in years | |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11.6 |
| 2015 | 11.5 |
| 2014 | 11.4 |
| 2013 | 11.4 |
| 2012 | 11.2 |
| 2011 | 10.9 |
| 2010 | 10.6 |
| 2009 | 10.3 |
| 2008 | 10.1 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9.9 |
| 2005 | 9.8 |
| 2004 | 9.8 |
| 2003 | 9.7 |
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This statistic displays the average age of all light vehicles in operation in the United States between 2003 and 2016. In 2016, the average light vehicle on U.S. roads was 11.6 years old. The figures are based on January registrations.
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- November 2016
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- 2003 to 2016
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The figures are from January 1 each year.
The figures for 2003 through 2015 are taken from previous editions.
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The figures are from January 1 each year.
The figures for 2003 through 2015 are taken from previous editions.
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