As of 2024, Singapore had over *********** registered motor vehicles. The lowest number recorded during the observed period was in 2016, with approximately ******* motor vehicles in operation. Singapore’s car population In 2023, Singapore recorded a large proportion of cars and station wagons in its vehicle population, with around *** thousand of these vehicles on the road, the vast majority of which were for private use. Indeed, during this period, the country recorded around *** thousand private cars, a slight increase from the previous year. The most common type of car among Singaporeans ranged from ***** cc to ***** cc. Sustainability of Singapore's vehicle fleet In 2023, there were only about **** thousand cars over twenty years old on Singapore's roads. Over the same year, around ** thousand cars were less than a year old, indicating a relatively young fleet. The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) system, introduced in May 1990, has played a key role in regulating the car fleet. Despite this, gasoline-powered cars still account for the largest share of cars in the city-state, with a total of about *** thousand vehicles. Although this proportion has fallen slightly over time, petrol-powered cars remain the most popular choice. Looking ahead, Singapore remains committed to phasing out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and aims to switch to cleaner energy sources for all vehicles by 2040.

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_aa457c0abaacccefd238c31cfed211d9/view

As of 2023, there was a total of approximately *** thousand private cars in Singapore, slightly decreasing from the previous year. In comparison, there were about *** thousand private cars in Singapore in 2017.

Dataset from Land Transport Authority. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_20d3fc7f08caa581c5586df51a8993c5/view

In 2024, there were approximately ******* cars and station wagons in Singapore. Cars and station wagons accounted for the highest proportion of the total vehicle population in Singapore. Meanwhile, there were approximately ******* motorcycles and scooters in Singapore.

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_d9ab55b63f74e9f785a10a7b8f62ae12/view

Key information about Singapore Number of Registered Vehicles

• Singapore Number of Registered Vehicles was reported at 858,198 Unit in Jan 2025.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 859,211 Unit for Dec 2024.
• Singapore Number of Registered Vehicles data is updated monthly, averaging 781,884 Unit from Jan 1995 to Jan 2025, with 361 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 859,211 Unit in Dec 2024 and a record low of 488,126 Unit in Jan 1995.
• Singapore Number of Registered Vehicles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: No of Registered Vehicles: Monthly.

In 2024, more than ************** cars in Singapore were petrol-powered cars. Despite a minor decline over time, petrol cars remained the most popular car type. Meanwhile, the number of electric cars increased by more than **** times, from ***** in 2022 to ****** in 2024. By 2040, Singapore wants all automobiles to rely on greener energy and phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

All passenger cars including station wagons registered in Singapore (excluding cars exempted from road tax payment).

Ref: http://www.mytransport.sg/content/mytransport/home/dataMall.html

As of 2023, there were a total of about 368,088 1,001 cc to 1,600 cc cars in Singapore. In comparison, there were approximately 20,284 cars with 1,000 cc and below in total in the same year.

Singapore Motor Vehicle Population: Passenger Car: Rental data was reported at 66,273.000 Unit in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 66,410.000 Unit for Sep 2018. Singapore Motor Vehicle Population: Passenger Car: Rental data is updated monthly, averaging 9,147.500 Unit from Jan 1995 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 286 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68,817.000 Unit in Jun 2018 and a record low of 4,423.000 Unit in Jan 1995. Singapore Motor Vehicle Population: Passenger Car: Rental data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Land Transport Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.TA002: Motor Vehicle Population and Registrations.

According to a survey conducted by Rakuten Insight in January 2024, ** percent of respondents in Singapore stated that they do not own a car. Due to strict regulations and high taxes, the car ownership rate in Singapore has been relatively low compared to its neighboring countries.

Figures include all passenger cars registered in Singapore, including station wagons and cars exempted from road tax and the Vehicle Quota System.

Singapore Motor Vehicle Population: Cars data was reported at 612,256.000 Unit in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 601,257.000 Unit for 2016. Singapore Motor Vehicle Population: Cars data is updated yearly, averaging 404,801.000 Unit from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2017, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 621,345.000 Unit in 2013 and a record low of 221,945.000 Unit in 1986. Singapore Motor Vehicle Population: Cars data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.TA006: Motor Vehicle Population and Registrations (Annual).

Singapore Motor Vehicle Population: Passenger Car: 1600cc & Below data was reported at 315,863.000 Unit in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 316,501.000 Unit for Sep 2018. Singapore Motor Vehicle Population: Passenger Car: 1600cc & Below data is updated monthly, averaging 321,700.000 Unit from Jan 2005 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 166 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 342,088.000 Unit in Jan 2013 and a record low of 260,026.000 Unit in Feb 2005. Singapore Motor Vehicle Population: Passenger Car: 1600cc & Below data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Land Transport Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.TA002: Motor Vehicle Population and Registrations.

Dataset from Land Transport Authority. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_f9fc45b610aa9d100db3abef789e3ef5/view

According to a survey conducted by Rakuten Insight, ** percent of respondents in Singapore who were car owners own a conventional car. In comparison, **** percent own an electric car. The electric car penetration in Singapore was still very low and conventional cars still account for the largest share in terms of ownership.

In 2024, more than ***** electric cars in Singapore belonged to BYD. By comparison, there were ***** Tesla cars in the same year. Nonetheless, the number of hybrid cars in the country was still higher, with Toyota being the leading brand. Electric car sales in Singapore The electric vehicle (EV) market in Singapore is growing rapidly. In 2024, electric vehicle registrations reached ******, representing **** percent of the total ****** car registrations. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are enjoying growing popularity due to their environmental benefits and affordability. Thanks to favorable policies and infrastructure, Singapore's electric vehicle market is set for significant transformation in the years ahead. Electrification of Singapore's car fleet Despite significant progress, Singapore is still far from achieving its electrification targets, with ** percent of the car population still running on petrol in 2023. The high price of electric cars and the insufficient number of charging stations are the main obstacles to EV adoption identified by consumers. In addition, according to a survey conducted in January 2024, just over ** percent of respondents in Singapore would only buy an electric car if it were cheaper than a conventional car. Furthermore, ** percent of those surveyed cited tax breaks and subsidies as crucial incentives to buy an electric car. To meet this demand, Singapore aims to install ****** charging stations by 2030, and is offering incentives under the EV Early Adoption scheme and rebates for vehicles covered by the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) Band A1.

Dataset from Land Transport Authority. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_7a0847fef60362e46e59d0f844c938ba/view

Dataset from Land Transport Authority. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_5a32a72cbc741ecfda152c20677f0f3d/view