Number of licensed drivers in Japan from 2015 to 2024 (in millions)

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May 2025

Region

Japan

Survey time period

2015 to 2024; as of December 31 of each year stated

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.

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Number of licensed drivers in Japan 2015-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 29, 2025

As of December 31, 2024, the number of licensed drivers in Japan amounted to approximately ***** million, decreasing slightly compared to the previous year. Between 1969 and 2018, license holders had more than tripled, increasing every year, notably among women.

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