In 2023, approximately **** million small-sized used passenger cars were sold in Japan, down from about **** million unit sales in the previous year. Within the preceding decade, the unit sales of used small cars in Japan followed a decreasing trend, indicating weakening domestic demand for this car type.
initial, transfer, and alteration registrations of used vehicles
Supplementary notes
Initial registrations refer to initial re-registrations of vehicles that have been deregistered temporarily.
Transfers refer to changes in vehicle ownership.
Alterations refer to changes in the vehicle's user.
Automobiles are classified under Japan’s Road Vehicles Act in three categories, based primarily on engine capacity: “standard” (over 2,000cc), “small” (661cc-2,000cc), and “mini” (660cc and under).
Figures include imported vehicles.
Values have been rounded.
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JAMA. (October 8, 2024). Sales number of small sized used passenger cars in Japan from 2014 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 12, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/679520/japan-used-small-passenger-car-unit-sales/
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