The number of vehicles per thousand persons in China grew by nearly 200% from 2005 to 2011, from 23.46 in 2005 to 69.95 in 2011. India's vehicle per thousand persons grew by 84% in the same time frame, from 11.04 in 2005 to 20.28 in 2011. For comparison, the U.S. in 2011 had about 800 vehicles per thousand people which was a 5% decrease from 2005.
Vehicles per Thousand Persons in China and India, 2005 - 2011
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Note: The term "vehicles" applies to passenger cars and commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses.
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| Year | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23.46 | 11.04 |
| 2006 | 26.64 | 11.65 |
| 2007 | 30.33 | 12.32 |
| 2008 | 35.70 | 13.16 |
| 2009 | 46.22 | 14.39 |
| 2010 | 58.66 | 17.71 |
| 2011 | 69.95 | 20.28 |
| Growth from 2005 to 2011 | 198% | 84% |
| Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau, International Data Base. Vehicles - Ward's Communications, Ward's Motor Vehicle Data 2011. | ||