Top 15 Car Producing Countries | 1950 - 2024

Top 15 Car Producing Countries | 1950 - 2024

Sources: OICA, Automobile Manufacturers Association, IMF Auto Report 2000

Note: Figures include passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, minibuses, trucks, buses and coaches

This is a ranking of the countries that produce the most motor vehicles, covering the period from 1950 to 2024. The analysis reveals significant trends and changes over the decades. In the early years, countries like the United States dominated production. However, in recent decades, nations such as China and Japan have emerged as leaders in the automotive industry. The graph highlights peaks and declines in production, reflecting economic events and technological advances. This historical overview provides a comprehensive view of the global dynamics of motor vehicle manufacturing.

Countries that appear in this chart:
United States
China
Soviet Union
Russia
United Kingdom
Canada
West Germany
East Germany
Germany
Italy
France
Sweden
Australia
Japan
Czechoslovakia
Brazil
India
Mexico
Argentina
Spain
South Africa
Belgium
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Iran
Czechia
Indonesia
Turkey
Slovakia