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The number of registered and roadworthy vehicles in Saudi Arabia reached about 15.88 million by the end of 2024, compared to 14.86 million vehicles a year ago, reflecting a growth rate of nearly 7%. 
Details of Vehicle Numbers (‘000)
Year
Registered and Roadworthy Vehicles
2022
14,261.2
2023
14,857.4
2024
15,883.6
According to the 2024 land transport statistics, private vehicles accounted for about 71% of all vehicles in Saudi Arabia, totaling approximately 11.26 million vehicles, followed by private transport at 20.8%. The table below shows the number of vehicles by registration type:
Number of Registered and Roadworthy Vehicles by Registration Type at the End of 2024 (‘000)
Registration Type
Number
% of Total
Private Vehicle
11,262.3
70.9%
Private Transport
3,298.9
20.8%
Public Transport
625.2
3.9%
Motorcycle
199.4
1.3%
Public Works
92.9
0.6%
Other
404.9
2.5%
Total
15,883.6
100%
The number of newly registered vehicles rose to more than one million in 2024, marking a 17% increase compared to 2023.
Details of Newly Registered Vehicles (‘000)
Year
Newly Registered Vehicles
Change
2020
568.3
—
2021
681.5
20%
2022
695.7
2%
2023
878.1
26%
2024
1025.7
17%
Regarding new vehicles by region, Riyadh recorded around 266,900 newly registered vehicles, followed by Makkah with approximately 117,100 vehicles.
The number of vehicles registered through electronic services reached about 427,500 new registrations, reflecting the expansion of digital channels in vehicle registration.
Number of Vehicles Registered in 2024 by Administrative Region (‘000)
Administrative Region
New Registrations
Riyadh
266.9
Makkah
117.1
Madinah
21.2
Qassim
23.2
Eastern Province
106.4
Asir
18.7
Tabuk
5.5
Hail
7.4
Northern Borders
2.1
Jazan
14.1
Najran
8.1
Al Baha
1.6
Al Jouf
5.9
Electronic Services
427.5
Total
1,025.7
Businesses accounted for the largest share of new vehicle registrations in 2024, totaling about 863,000 vehicles, compared to 149,470 vehicles for individuals and 13,150 vehicles for government entities.
Number of Vehicles Registered by Ownership in 2024 (‘000)
Ownership
New Registrations
Government Entities
13.15
Businesses
863.04
Individuals
149.47
Total
1,025.66
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s flag
The number of registered and roadworthy vehicles in Saudi Arabia reached about 15.88 million by the end of 2024, compared to 14.86 million vehicles a year ago, reflecting a growth rate of nearly 7%.
Details of Vehicle Numbers (‘000)
Year
Registered and Roadworthy Vehicles
2022
14,261.2
2023
14,857.4
2024
15,883.6
According to the 2024 land transport statistics, private vehicles accounted for about 71% of all vehicles in Saudi Arabia, totaling approximately 11.26 million vehicles, followed by private transport at 20.8%. The table below shows the number of vehicles by registration type:
Number of Registered and Roadworthy Vehicles by Registration Type at the End of 2024 (‘000)
Registration Type
Number
% of Total
Private Vehicle
11,262.3
70.9%
Private Transport
3,298.9
20.8%
Public Transport
625.2
3.9%
Motorcycle
199.4
1.3%
Public Works
92.9
0.6%
Other
404.9
2.5%
Total
15,883.6
100%
The number of newly registered vehicles rose to more than one million in 2024, marking a 17% increase compared to 2023.
Details of Newly Registered Vehicles (‘000)
Year
Newly Registered Vehicles
Change
2020
568.3
—
2021
681.5
20%
2022
695.7
2%
2023
878.1
26%
2024
1025.7
17%
Regarding new vehicles by region, Riyadh recorded around 266,900 newly registered vehicles, followed by Makkah with approximately 117,100 vehicles.
The number of vehicles registered through electronic services reached about 427,500 new registrations, reflecting the expansion of digital channels in vehicle registration.
Number of Vehicles Registered in 2024 by Administrative Region (‘000)
Administrative Region
New Registrations
Riyadh
266.9
Makkah
117.1
Madinah
21.2
Qassim
23.2
Eastern Province
106.4
Asir
18.7
Tabuk
5.5
Hail
7.4
Northern Borders
2.1
Jazan
14.1
Najran
8.1
Al Baha
1.6
Al Jouf
5.9
Electronic Services
427.5
Total
1,025.7
Businesses accounted for the largest share of new vehicle registrations in 2024, totaling about 863,000 vehicles, compared to 149,470 vehicles for individuals and 13,150 vehicles for government entities.
Number of Vehicles Registered by Ownership in 2024 (‘000)
Ownership
New Registrations
Government Entities
13.15
Businesses
863.04
Individuals
149.47
Total
1,025.66
