Global Automotive Market: World Vehicle Production and Sales 2024-2025
OICA data on world motor vehicle production and sales in 2024 and 2025, with regional output and the top producing countries, China, US, Japan and India.
- Updated October 1, 2026
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Executive Summary
Global motor vehicle production rose from 92.7 million units in 2024 to 96.4 million in 2025, up 3.9%, according to OICA. Global vehicle sales climbed from 95.3 million to 99.8 million units, up 4.7%. Asia-Pacific produced around 59.2 million vehicles in 2025, more than 61% of world output, with China alone at 34.53 million units. Europe was flat at 17.2 million vehicles and the Americas fell 2.1% to 18.74 million.
Key Numbers
- World vehicle production
- 96.4M[1]
- Motor vehicles produced worldwide in 2025, up 3.9% from 92.7M in 2024
Charts
Motor vehicles produced in selected countries in 2025, as reported by OICA.
- China34.53M
- United States10.24M
- Japan8.41M
- India6.49M
- Brazil2.64M
Motor vehicles produced by region in 2025. Asia-Pacific value is reported as around 59.2 million.
- Asia-Pacific59.2M
- Americas18.74M
- Europe17.2M
Data Tables
Global totals reported by OICA.
| Measure | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production (million units) | 92.7 | 96.4 | +3.9% |
| Sales (million units) | 95.3 | 99.8 | +4.7% |
Overview
The world auto industry returned to growth in 2025. Global vehicle production rose from 92.7 million units in 2024 to 96.4 million in 2025, an increase of 3.9% [1]. Global sales climbed from 95.3 million to 99.8 million units, up 4.7% [1].
OICA describes the growth as uneven. Output is concentrating in Asia, Europe is flat and the Americas face tension between demand, production and trade conditions [1].
Regional Analysis
- Asia-Pacific: production rose 7.6% to around 59.2 million vehicles in 2025, more than 61% of global output [1]. Sales across Asia, Oceania and the Middle East increased from 51.39 million to 55.02 million units (+7.1%), lifting the region's share of global sales above 55% [1].
- Europe: production slipped 0.8% to 17.2 million vehicles and sales edged down 0.4% to 18.63 million [1]. Germany remained the largest European production base [1].
- Americas: production declined 2.1% to 18.74 million vehicles while sales rose 2.9% to 24.86 million [1].
- Africa: sales jumped 22% from 1.05 million to 1.29 million vehicles [1].
Top Producing Countries
China produced 34.53 million vehicles in 2025, adding roughly 3.25 million units in one year [1]. That is about 35.8% of world production (FREEE.REPORT calculation: 34.53 / 96.4). China's new-energy vehicle production reached 16.626 million units, up 29% [1].
The United States produced 10.24 million vehicles and sold 16.7 million [1]. Japan produced 8.41 million vehicles [1]. India's production rose to 6.49 million vehicles [1]. Brazil's output reached 2.64 million vehicles [1].
Passenger Car Production in 2024
ACEA reports that global car manufacturing totalled 75.5 million units in 2024 [2]. China increased car production by 5.2% and held a 35.4% share of world car output [2]. Japan's car production fell 8.6% and South Korea's fell 1.2% [2].
EU car production fell 6.2% in 2024 [2]. North American production decreased 3.2% to 11.4 million cars [2]. South American car production rose 1.7%, led by Brazil at around 1.9 million cars, up 6.3% [2]. World bus production reached 362,005 units in 2024, up 10.3% [2].
Methodology
Headline 2024 and 2025 figures come from OICA's 2025 results press release, presented in Beijing [1]. OICA counts motor vehicles, which include passenger cars and commercial vehicles; production is attributed to the country of final assembly. Passenger car figures for 2024 come from ACEA's Economic and Market Report for full-year 2024 [2], which covers cars only, so they are not directly comparable with OICA's all-vehicle totals.
China's share of world production is a FREEE.REPORT calculation dividing China's 2025 production (34.53 million) by world production (96.4 million) [1]. All values are reported actuals in units, not forecasts.
Sources
- [1]
Auto industry growth shifted east in 2025 amid global repositioning / International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) / 2026 / Accessed October 1, 2026 / View source
- [2]
Economic and Market Report: Global and EU auto industry - Full year 2024 / ACEA - European Automobile Manufacturers' Association / 2025 / Accessed October 1, 2026 / View source
- [3]
Production Statistics / International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) / Accessed October 1, 2026 / View source
Figures are reproduced from the publishers above. Calculations marked as our own are derived from these figures. Always check the original source before using a number.
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