Vehicle-Kilometer Statistics and Trends for 2023
Turkish Statistical Institute, for the year 2023 vehicle-kilometer published statistics. These statistics are of great importance in order to better understand the use of motor vehicles throughout the country. In 2023, the total number of registered motor vehicles will be 348 billion 115 million kilometers This huge figure stands out as an indicator of developments in the transportation and transport sector.
Vehicle-Kilometer Distribution
Total vehicle-kilometer Analysis of the data reveals which types of vehicles travel more. According to 2023 data, total vehicle-kilometers:
- Cars: %one hundred
- Pick-up trucks: %one hundred
- Tractors: %one hundred
- motorcycles: %one hundred
- Trucks: %one hundred
- minibuses: %one hundred
- Buses: %one hundred
- Special Purpose Vehicles: %one hundred
This distribution shows that cars are still the most common type of vehicle and that a large part of transportation comes from there. In particular, the distance traveled by cars is an important factor that also affects social transportation dynamics.
Increase in the Number of Vehicles
In 2023, the number of motor vehicles registered in traffic percent 8,9 There has been an increase in the rate. This increase is an indication of the increase in social mobility and economic activities. The change in the number of vehicles is as follows:
- Motorcycles: 22,6%
- Special Purpose Vehicles: 9,5%
- Tractors: 8,8%
- Cars: 6,7%
- Pickup trucks: 4,9%
- Minibuses: 3,1%
- Trucks: 2,4%
- Buses: 1,1%
These data show that motorcycles and special purpose vehicles are rapidly gaining popularity, especially among the younger generation. In addition, the increase in the number of cars indicates an increasing demand for individual transportation options.
Vehicle Use by Fuel Type
As of 2023, the distance covered by cars will also vary depending on the fuel type. The distribution by fuel type is as follows:
- Diesel: 42%
- LPG: 30,8%
- Gasoline: 25,1%
- Hybrid: 1,8%
- Electric: 0,3%
The 42% share of diesel vehicles in total vehicle-kilometers shows that they are preferred in long-distance transportation. The widespread use of LPG vehicles increases the use of environmentally friendly alternative fuels. The fact that electric vehicles are still at low levels raises curiosity about how developments in this area will take shape in the future.
Distance Traveled by Vehicle Age Groups
The distances covered by cars according to their age groups are also remarkable. According to 2023 data:
- 5-9 age group: 24,6%
- 10-14 age group: 19,5%
- 2-4 age group: 14%
- 15-19 age group: 13,6%
- Ages 25 and above: 12,1%
- 0-1 age group: 10,5%
- 20-24 age group: 5,7%
These rates show that young vehicles are more active on the road and that the demand for new generation cars is increasing. The high mileage of vehicles, especially in the 5-9 age group, also reveals that the second-hand market is lively.
As a result
All these data reveal the dynamics of motor vehicle usage in Türkiye and the developments in this area. Vehicle-kilometer statistics are an important indicator that affects not only the number of vehicles but also our transportation habits and economic activities. 2023 has been a year of significant changes and trends in the field of transportation and transportation.
