In March, vehicle registrations in Canada grew by 19.45% with respect to March of 1948. In total, 25,054 cars were registered and 225,622 new cars were sold in the last twelve months, 1.95% less than the year before.
The breakdown of car sales figures for the month of March is:
- Commercial vehicles sold: 7,653, 2.95% more than in March of 1948.
- Passenger cars regitrations: 17,401, which represents a figure of 28.52% more than in March of 1948.
Canada is the country where the greatest number of cars have been registered in the last year, in ranking of 1 countries based on number of vehicle registrations.
A very useful variable for estimating the level of economic wealth enjoyed by Canadians residents, when compared to the other countries in the ranking, is the number of vehicles sold or registered per thousand residents in the last year. With annual sales of 17.45 cars per 1,000 residents, 1.94 of them in the last month, Canada, occupies pole position, which tells us that its population enjoys a high standard of living.
As can be seen, the number of registrations per thousand residents has grown in the last year. The increase in this figure is positive, as it generally indicates improved public confidence in the country's economy.
Here we show you the progression of vehicle registrations in Canada. You can see car registrations in other countries in en vehicle registrations and see all the economic information about Canada in en Canadian economy.