North American Passenger Car Sales for 2019
In 2019, the North American car sales experienced a further decline compared to the previous year. The total number of vehicles sold in North America in 2019 was approximately 17.1 million. This figure includes both cars and light trucks. Passenger cars sold came in at 6.2 million units. The North American car market faced ongoing challenges in 2019, with a decline in sales compared to the previous year. This decline can be attributed to various factors, including market saturation, changing consumer preferences, and economic uncertainties.
The shift towards larger vehicles, particularly light trucks and SUVs, continued in 2019. Consumers continued to show a strong preference for SUVs, crossovers, and pickup trucks due to their versatility, higher seating position, and increased cargo space. Passenger car sales continued to face declining demand as consumers shifted away from traditional sedans. Overall, 2019 marked a year of further decline in North American car sales compared to the previous year. The shift towards larger vehicles, such as SUVs and trucks, continued, while passenger car sales faced ongoing challenges. Foreign automakers maintained their success, and domestic manufacturers focused on trucks and SUVs to meet consumer demand. Technological advancements, government regulations, and supplier recovery remained important factors shaping the automotive industry during this period.
The indicator estimates the number of new passenger car registrations and sales that took place within a country in a year. Passenger cars are road motor vehicles, other than a motor cycle, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine persons (including the driver).
List of North American Countries by Motor Vehicle Production for 2019
The average for 2019 based on 16 North American countries was 387,271 new passenger cars sold. The highest value was in the United States: 4,719,710 passenger cars and the lowest value was in Belize: 348 passenger cars. Total North America region passenger car sales hit 6,196,328 units produced.
- Total Car Sales for 2019: 6,196,328 – for all of North America
- Top Ranked Country Sales: 4,719,710 – United States
- Lowest Ranked Country Sales: 348 – Belize
- Average Country Sales: 387,270.5
- Number of Countries in Analysis: 16
It’s important to note that specific sales figures and rankings may vary slightly depending on the source, as data can differ between different market research firms and organizations. For this analysis, we have used OICA data.
| Countries | Sales Units | Rank | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 4,719,710 | 1 | -11.01 |
| Mexico | 764,175 | 2 | -13.46 |
| Canada | 496,846 | 3 | -14.00 |
| Puerto Rico | 82,607 | 4 | 13.04 |
| Panama | 39,049 | 5 | 7.27 |
| Costa Rica | 30,825 | 6 | -7.58 |
| Guatemala | 13,407 | 7 | -6.64 |
| Domin. Rep. | 12,606 | 8 | 11,572.22 |
| Tr.&Tobago | 10,707 | 9 | 10.25 |
| Honduras | 9,508 | 10 | -7.88 |
| El Salvador | 6,400 | 11 | -14.68 |
| Jamaica | 5,232 | 12 | 0.00 |
| Cuba | 2,280 | 13 | -48.99 |
| Bahamas | 1,332 | 14 | 0.00 |
| Nicaragua | 1,296 | 15 | -86.45 |
| Belize | 348 | 16 | 0.00 |
2019 North America Region Passenger Car Sales Chart
This visual tree-chart shows the relative size of the North American car market and how each country fairs in terms of market share size.
Top North American Car Markets Ranked for 2019
Source: OICA
