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Vehicle production by country, 2010 to 2025

China built 34.5 million motor vehicles in 2025, more than the next three producers combined, in a world total of 96.4 million.

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  • In 2025, China ranks #1 with 34.5M, ahead of United States (10.2M) and Japan (8.4M).
  • China holds #1 for the whole period, 2010 to 2025.
  • Biggest climber: India, from #7 in 2010 to #4 in 2025.
  • China grew 1.9× between 2010 and 2025.

About this chart

China made 34.5 million motor vehicles in 2025, more than the United States (10.2 million), Japan (8.4 million) and India (6.5 million) combined. Its output rose from 18.3 million in 2010 to a then-record 29.0 million in 2017, slipped to 25.2 million in 2020, and reached new highs of 30.2 million in 2023 and 31.3 million in 2024. World production was 96.4 million vehicles in 2025, close to the 97.3 million record of 2017.

The US built 10.2 million vehicles in 2025, down from a 2010s high of 12.2 million in 2016. India is fourth at 6.5 million, up from 3.56 million in 2010, though its figures omit some manufacturers per OICA's reporting. Germany's output fell from 6.0 million in 2015 to 4.1 million. Counts include cars plus light and heavy commercial vehicles, and India's 2020 value is blank.

The data

Source: OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) production statistics, as compiled on Wikipedia 'List of countries by motor vehicle production'. Retrieved November 4, 2026. Total motor vehicles (cars plus light and heavy commercial vehicles) produced per calendar year; 12 largest producers of 2025. India 2020 is blank because the source gives only a rounded non-OICA estimate; India's figures omit some manufacturers per OICA's reporting. Wikipedia's compilation may differ slightly from OICA's latest revisions.

Vehicle production by country, Motor vehicles produced, millions, OICA, 2010-2025, 2010–2025
Date🇨🇳 China🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇮🇳 India🇩🇪 Germany🇰🇷 South Korea🇲🇽 Mexico🇧🇷 Brazil🇪🇸 Spain🇫🇷 France🇹🇭 Thailand🇨🇿 Czech Republic
201018.3M7.7M9.6M3.6M5.9M4.3M4.0M3.4M2.4M2.2M1.6M1.1M
201118.4M8.7M8.4M3.9M6.1M4.7M3.9M3.4M2.4M2.2M1.5M1.2M
201219.3M10.3M9.9M4.2M5.6M4.6M4.0M3.4M2.0M2.0M2.4M1.2M
201322.1M11.1M9.6M3.9M5.7M4.5M4.2M3.7M2.2M1.7M2.5M1.1M
201423.7M11.7M9.8M3.8M5.9M4.5M4.7M3.1M2.4M1.8M1.9M1.3M
201524.5M12.1M9.3M4.2M6.0M4.6M4.0M2.4M2.7M2.0M1.9M1.3M
201628.1M12.2M9.2M4.5M5.7M4.2M4.4M2.2M2.9M2.1M1.9M1.4M
201729.0M11.2M9.7M4.8M5.6M4.1M4.1M2.7M2.8M2.2M2.0M1.4M
201827.8M11.3M9.7M5.2M5.1M4.0M4.1M2.9M2.8M2.3M2.2M1.4M
201925.7M10.9M9.7M4.5M4.7M4.0M4.0M2.9M2.8M2.2M2.0M1.4M
202025.2M8.8M8.1M4.5M3.7M3.5M3.2M2.0M2.3M1.3M1.4M1.2M
202126.1M9.2M7.8M4.4M3.3M3.5M3.1M2.2M2.1M1.4M1.7M1.1M
202227.0M10.1M7.8M5.5M3.7M3.8M3.5M2.4M2.2M1.4M1.9M1.2M
202330.2M10.6M9.0M5.9M4.1M4.2M4.0M2.3M2.5M1.5M1.8M1.4M
202431.3M10.6M8.2M6.0M4.1M4.1M4.2M2.6M2.4M1.4M1.5M1.5M
202534.5M10.2M8.4M6.5M4.1M4.1M4.1M2.6M2.3M1.5M1.5M1.5M

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Frequently asked questions

Which country produces the most cars?

China, with 34.5 million motor vehicles in 2025 according to OICA figures. That count covers cars plus light and heavy commercial vehicles, and is about 36% of the 96.4 million world total.

Which country produces the most vehicles after China?

The United States, with 10.2 million vehicles in 2025, followed by Japan at 8.4 million and India at 6.5 million. US output peaked at 12.2 million in 2016.

Where does this data come from?

OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) production statistics, as compiled on Wikipedia 'List of countries by motor vehicle production'. Retrieved November 4, 2026. Total motor vehicles (cars plus light and heavy commercial vehicles) produced per calendar year; 12 largest producers of 2025. India 2020 is blank because the source gives only a rounded non-OICA estimate; India's figures omit some manufacturers per OICA's reporting. Wikipedia's compilation may differ slightly from OICA's latest revisions. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.

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