Fact #300: December 29, 2003
World Vehicle Production by Country/Region
The United States, South Korea, and China increased their share of world vehicle production from 2001 to 2002. Western Europe's share declined to slightly under 30% of world production, while Japan's share remained at 17% both years. China increased from 4% of world vehicle production in 2001 to 6% in 2002.
World Vehicle Production, 2001 and 2002
Supporting Information
| 2001 | 2002 | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. | 20% | 21% |
| Western Europe | 32% | 29% |
| Japan | 17% | 17% |
| China | 4% | 6% |
| South Korea | 5% | 5% |
| Other | 22% | 22% |
| Total (million vehicles) | 56.1 | 59.0 |
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Source: Ward's Communications, Ward's Automotive Yearbook 2003. | ||