How Many Cars Are in The World in 2023?

[MaxPC]

To put it simply, nobody has an exact car count for the entire globe, but a fair estimate can be made using data from automotive industry research firm Hedges & Company. The number of cars in the world is estimated to be around 1.47 billion vehicles.
You might think that the U.S. has the most cars in the world but that trophy actually goes to China, which is one of the largest automotive markets and producers. In fact, the country had around 415 million registered vehicles on the road as of 2022 and did a lot to help Asia win the crown for most vehicles on the road at 543 million.
Behind Asia is Europe, which houses 14 major automakers according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. Europe has around 413 million cars on its roads, which surpasses North America's 358 million. And in case you were wondering, the U.S. makes up 78% of North America's car population.
The full list broken down by region is below:
1. Asia: 543 million
2. Europe: 413 million
3. North America: 358 million
4. South America: 84 million
5. Middle East: 50 million
6. Africa: 26 million
7. Antarctica: 50 (approximately)

The full list of vehicle concentration by region is below:
1. North America: 710 vehicles per 1,000 people
2. Europe: 520 vehicles per 1,000 people
3. South America: 210 vehicles per 1,000 people
4. Middle East: 190 vehicles per 1,000 people
5. Asia: 140 vehicles per 1,000 people
6. Africa: 58 vehicles per 1,000 people
7. Antarctica: 50 vehicles per 1,000 people

https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and-gea ... ld-in-2023

[Josh]

I was surprised to learn Antarctica has 1,000 population.

[MaxPC]

I was surprised to learn Antarctica has 1,000 population.

I was surprised that Antarctica has drivable roads. Or are they counting snowmobiles as cars?

[Neto]

Does this count unregistered vehicles? (Suppose not.) Need to sell at least one, but we (my wife & I) currently have 4 registered vehicles, and I have 3 more that are not currently road-worthy, so not registered. (One is a parts car, and is stored at my brother's place, more than 1000 miles from here. One of the two here in Ohio is still in my name, but I actually gave it to my son years ago.)

[Josh]

Does this count unregistered vehicles? (Suppose not.) Need to sell at least one, but we (my wife & I) currently have 4 registered vehicles, and I have 3 more that are not currently road-worthy, so not registered. (One is a parts car, and is stored at my brother's place, more than 1000 miles from here. One of the two here in Ohio is still in my name, but I actually gave it to my son years ago.)

And does it count my neighbour’s collection of junk vehicles, some missing wheels, doors, etc.?