2.1 million motorized vehicles at the end of 2005

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported last week that Israel had over 2.1 million motorized vehicles at the end of 2005, 3.4% more than at the end of 2004.The number of motor vehicles increased in 2005 by a net 69,500
01.05.06 / 00:00
2.1 million motorized vehicles at the end of 2005
01.05.06
2.1 million motorized vehicles at the end of 2005
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The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported last week that Israel had over 2.1 million motorized vehicles at the end of 2005, 3.4% more than at the end of 2004.The number of motor vehicles increased in 2005 by a net 69,500
 
According to the CBS Israel has 302 motor vehicles per 1,000 residents, a rather low proportion among developed countries. The annual growth in the number of vehicles reflects the standard of living and salaries for each year.
 
16.5% of motor vehicles are diesel powered, including 2.6% of private cars.
38% of motor vehicles in Israel were produced in Japan, 11% in France, 10.1% in South Korea, 9.4% in Spain, 8.6% in Germany, 5.5% in Italy and 4.1% in the US.

 

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