Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Annual vehicle production comparison between China, Japan, and Germany from 1978 to 2025. Shows China rise from 149K to 32.5M vehicles.
Quick Answer
China produced 30 million vehicles in 2025, versus Japan's 9 million and Germany's 5 million. China has been the world's largest auto producer since 2009. Production grew 3x since 2010, driven by domestic demand and export growth. Japan and Germany focus on high-end segments; China dominates EV production. Comparative data 2010-2025.
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Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany
Data Table
48 data points| Year | China | Japan | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 149100 | 9269000 | 4225000 |
| 1979 | 186000 | 9636000 | 4262000 |
| 1980 | 222000 | 11042000 | 3878000 |
| 1981 | 176000 | 11179000 | 3904000 |
| 1982 | 196000 | 10737000 | 4104000 |
| 1983 | 240000 | 11112000 | 4249000 |
| 1984 | 316000 | 11465000 | 4290000 |
| 1985 | 443000 | 12271000 | 4452000 |
| 1986 | 373000 | 12263000 | 4576000 |
| 1987 | 473000 | 12382000 | 4701000 |
| 1988 | 647000 | 12695000 | 4843000 |
| 1989 | 587000 | 12985000 | 4923000 |
| 1990 | 509000 | 13249000 | 4977000 |
| 1991 | 709000 | 13245000 | 5022000 |
| 1992 | 1062000 | 12499000 | 5177000 |
| 1993 | 1297000 | 11228000 | 4666000 |
| 1994 | 1353000 | 10554000 | 4360000 |
| 1995 | 1453000 | 10197000 | 4668000 |
| 1996 | 1475000 | 10347000 | 4845000 |
| 1997 | 1583000 | 10975000 | 5023000 |
| 1998 | 1629000 | 10050000 | 5347000 |
| 1999 | 1832000 | 9860000 | 5687000 |
| 2000 | 2069000 | 10141000 | 5524000 |
| 2001 | 2342000 | 9777000 | 5691000 |
| 2002 | 3251000 | 10257000 | 5469000 |
| 2003 | 4444000 | 10328000 | 5507000 |
| 2004 | 5071000 | 10512000 | 5570000 |
| 2005 | 5708000 | 10797000 | 5758000 |
| 2006 | 7279000 | 11484000 | 5820000 |
| 2007 | 8887000 | 11596000 | 6213000 |
| 2008 | 9345000 | 10924000 | 6040000 |
| 2009 | 13791000 | 7934000 | 5209000 |
| 2010 | 18265000 | 9626000 | 5908000 |
| 2011 | 18419000 | 8398000 | 6311000 |
| 2012 | 19276000 | 9947000 | 5648000 |
| 2013 | 22117000 | 9630000 | 5825000 |
| 2014 | 23723000 | 9775000 | 5918000 |
| 2015 | 24503000 | 9278000 | 6031000 |
| 2016 | 28119000 | 9204000 | 6062000 |
| 2017 | 29020000 | 9695000 | 5650000 |
| 2018 | 27810000 | 9729000 | 5140000 |
| 2019 | 27200000 | 9684000 | 4660000 |
| 2020 | 25225000 | 8068000 | 3740000 |
| 2021 | 26082000 | 7870000 | 3310000 |
| 2022 | 27020000 | 7840000 | 3420000 |
| 2023 | 30100000 | 8730000 | 3680000 |
| 2024 | 31200000 | 8950000 | 3850000 |
| 2025 | 32500000 | 9100000 | 4000000 |
About This Dataset
Annual vehicle production comparison between China, Japan, and Germany from 1978 to 2025. Shows China rise from 149K to 32.5M vehicles.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 32,500,000 units and Japan: 9,100,000 units. The dataset spans 48 data points from 1978 to 2025, updated yearly.
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/vehicle-production-china-japan-germany/
Primary Source:
CAAM, JAMA, VDA, OICA
Last Updated:
2026-07-22T16:16:37.526Z
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What is China's Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany in 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 32,500,000 units and Japan: 9,100,000 units. This dataset includes 48 data points covering 1978 to 2025.
How does China's Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany compare globally?
China is one of the world's leading economies. Our dataset provides comprehensive Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany data from 1978 to 2025, sourced from CAAM, JAMA, VDA, OICA.
Where can I download Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany data?
You can download Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/vehicle-production-china-japan-germany. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany?
The Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany dataset covers 1978 to 2025, with 48 data points. Data source: CAAM, JAMA, VDA, OICA.