For every 100 licensed drivers in the US, how many vehicles are registered?
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124
Every single year since 1972, the US has registered more vehicles than it has licensed drivers. By 2024 there were 58 million more vehicles than drivers. Europe counts cars per resident instead, and the EU has just over one car for every two people.
The US has 124 registered vehicles for every 100 licensed drivers. There have been more vehicles than drivers since 1972.
Source: Federal Highway Administration (Highway Statistics 2024); Eurostat · checked Feb 2026