North American Passenger Car Sales for 2022
In 2022, the auto industry in the North American market sold approximately 3.6 million passenger cars. The USA made up 2.86 million units, down 15% year on year. The same trends were evident in Mexico and Canada.
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 2022
The average for 2022 based on 3 North American countries was 330,946 new passenger cars sold. The highest value was in the United States: 2,858,575 passenger cars and the lowest value was in Canada: 258,483 passenger cars. Total North America region passenger car sales hit 3,604,020 units produced.
- Total Car Sales for 2022: 3,604,020 – for all of North America
- Top Ranked Country Sales: 2,858,575 – United States
- Lowest Ranked Country Sales: 258,483 – Canada
- Average Country Sales: 1,201,340.0
- Number of Countries in Analysis: 3
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 | 2,858,575 | 1 | -14.67 |
| Mexico | 486,962 | 2 | -6.37 |
| Canada | 258,483 | 3 | -19.38 |
2022 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 2022
Source: OICA
