As of March 31, 2024, around 78 percent of surveyed households in Japan that were headed by individuals aged 50 to 59 years owned passenger cars, either purchased new or used. On average, 100 households owned 101.6 cars.
Rate of households owning a passenger car in Japan as of March 2023, by age of household head
*Survey does not include households of foreigners, students, institutions, etc.
Three-step sampling method based on the national census (municipalities, survey districts, households). Optional online completion.
29 years and younger: n=400
30 to 39 years: n=611
40 to 49 years: n=1,028
50 to 59 years: n=1,574
60 to 69 years: n=1,728
70 years and older: n=2,410
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