Kenya Road Transport: Number of Motor Vehicles: Registered data was reported at 4,588,770.000 Unit in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,353,891.000 Unit for 2021. Kenya Road Transport: Number of Motor Vehicles: Registered data is updated yearly, averaging 2,011,972.000 Unit from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2022, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,588,770.000 Unit in 2022 and a record low of 711,142.000 Unit in 2004. Kenya Road Transport: Number of Motor Vehicles: Registered data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.TA001: Road Transport: Number of Motor Vehicles: Registered.

Key information about Kenya Number of Registered Vehicles

• Kenya Number of Registered Vehicles was reported at 2,194,453 Unit in Dec 2022.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 2,095,088 Unit for Dec 2021.
• Kenya Number of Registered Vehicles data is updated yearly, averaging 1,273,753 Unit from Dec 2004 to 2022, with 19 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,194,453 Unit in 2022 and a record low of 657,634 Unit in 2004.
• Kenya 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: Annual.

CEIC calculates annual No of Registered Vehicles by subtracting No of Registered Motorcycles from Total No of Registered Vehicles. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics provides Total No of Registered Vehicles and No of Registered Motorcycles.

As of 2020, new registrations of motor vehicles in Kenya amounted to roughly *******. Of these, motorcycles and autocycles constituted the majority, some ******* units. That same year, almost ****** new registrations of station wagons were recorded in the country.

Car Registrations in Kenya decreased to 20132 Units in May from 21056 Units in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Kenya New Vehicle Registrations - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2020, new registrations of motor vehicles in Kenya totalled roughly *******. This was the highest number since 2016. Motorcycles and autocycles constituted the majority of newly registered vehicles in the country.

When asked about "Car ownership", * percent of Kenyan respondents answer "Yes, a company car". This online survey was conducted in 2023, among ***** consumers.As an element of Statista Consumer Insights, our Consumer Insights Global survey offers you up-to-date market research data from over ** countries and territories worldwide.

The Kenya Used Car Market is Segmented by Vehicle Type (Hatchbacks, Sedans, Sport Utility Vehicles & Multi-Purpose Vehicles) and by Vendor (Organized and Unorganized). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecast in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Key information about Kenya Registered Motor Vehicles

• Kenya Registered Motor Vehicles was reported at 1,381.473 Unit th in Dec 2015.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 1,282.898 Unit th for Dec 2014.
• Kenya Registered Motor Vehicles data is updated yearly, averaging 966.336 Unit th from Dec 2005 to 2015, with 11 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 1,381.473 Unit th in 2015 and a record low of 639.774 Unit th in 2005.
• Kenya Registered Motor Vehicles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers. The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Automobile Sector – Table RA.OICA.VIU: Vehicle In Use: by Country (Discontinued).

Key information about Kenya Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars

• Kenya Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars was reported at 2,307.000 Unit in Dec 2019.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,861.000 Unit for Dec 2018.
• Kenya Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars data is updated yearly, averaging 2,500.000 Unit from Dec 2005 to 2019, with 15 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5,000.000 Unit in 2009 and a record low of 2,000.000 Unit in 2012.
• Kenya Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Automobile Sector – Table RA.OICA.MVS: Motor Vehicle Sales: by Country and Type: Passenger Car (PC).

In 2020, Kenya had the highest number of vehicles in operation in East Africa, around *** million units, according to the source's estimates. Ethiopia counted *** thousand vehicles in operation, while Tanzania's fleet was smaller (*** thousand).

Kenya: New passenger car sales, numbers per year: The latest value from 2019 is 2307 passenger cars, a decline from 2861 passenger cars in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 459159 passenger cars, based on data from 140 countries. Historically, the average for Kenya from 2005 to 2019 is 2806 passenger cars. The minimum value, 2000 passenger cars, was reached in 2005 while the maximum of 5000 passenger cars was recorded in 2009.

We asked Kenyan consumers about "Car ownership by make / brand" and found that "Toyota" takes the top spot, while "Volvo" is at the other end of the ranking.These results are based on a representative online survey conducted in 2023 among *** consumers in Kenya. Statista Consumer Insights offer you exclusive market research results from over ** countries and territories worldwide.

Electric mobility is still in development in Africa. Battery electric vehicles' sales on the continent have overall increased in recent years, although have remained the lowest worldwide. South Africa, which has the most advanced e-mobility market in Africa, counted about ***** electric vehicles (EVs) in 2022 - out of a total fleet of ** million automobiles. In Kenya, the number of EVs was estimated at ***, while a total of some *** million registered vehicles were likely in use in the country.

Nearly ****** vehicles were sold in Kenya in the period between 2018 and 2020. Light-medium trucks constituted the leading segment, with ****** units sold. Pick-up vehicles were the second most preferred on the Kenyan market, with sales reaching ***** units. Cars and SUVs followed, summing up to around ************ units.

Kenya: New commercial vehicle sales, numbers per year: The latest value from 2019 is 3336 commercial vehicles, a decline from 4555 commercial vehicles in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 190711 commercial vehicles, based on data from 140 countries. Historically, the average for Kenya from 2005 to 2019 is 5428 commercial vehicles. The minimum value, 2000 commercial vehicles, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 11200 commercial vehicles was recorded in 2015.

Kenya Road Transport: Number of Motor Vehicles: Registered: Motor Cars data was reported at 973,056.000 Unit in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 906,358.000 Unit for 2016. Kenya Road Transport: Number of Motor Vehicles: Registered: Motor Cars data is updated yearly, averaging 572,677.500 Unit from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2017, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 973,056.000 Unit in 2017 and a record low of 307,772.000 Unit in 2004. Kenya Road Transport: Number of Motor Vehicles: Registered: Motor Cars data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kenya – Table KE.TA001: Road Transport: Number of Motor Vehicles: Registered.

When asked about "Car by type", most Kenyan respondents pick "Compact car (e.g., Volkswagen Golf, BMW 1 Series)" as an answer. ** percent did so in our online survey in 2023.The Global survey is part of Statista Consumer Insights, providing you with exclusive consumer survey results on more than *** industries and topics.

Car Production in Kenya increased to 1256 Units in May from 1014 Units in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Kenya Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

** percent of Kenyan respondents answer our survey on "Most common car propulsion systems by type" with "Gasoline". The survey was conducted in 2023, among *** consumers.Access millions of exclusive survey results with Statista Consumer Insights.

Kenya: Vehicle prices, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 82.99 index points, a decline from 103.85 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 108.07 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Kenya from 2017 to 2021 is 93.42 index points. The minimum value, 82.99 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 103.85 index points was recorded in 2017.