If you are one of the passionate motorcyclists who get updated information about the news and facts of motorcyclists, you may be interested in knowing which countries have the most motorcycles per capita in the world.
In this article, we will delve into this topic to understand the territorial distribution of motorcycles in the world, which continent and country leads their usage, which by the way, is growing day by day, due to the great advantages offered by motorcycles.
MOTORBIKES VS. CARS
The sale of motorcycles is increasing more and more and this is due to their advantages of agility, functionality, freedom, and economy compared to the use of cars. It is interesting to know the worldwide distribution of motorcycles.
It is observed that in some developed countries, inhabitants show a lower preference for using motorcycles compared to developing or underdeveloped countries, according to available indices on the distribution of motorcycles.
Countries with the most motorcycles according to the Pew Research Center
The Pew Research Center collects and provides statistics and relevant information on various topics worldwide, through surveys and discussion groups, among other methods.
In this case, according to the sample of 44 countries from different continents, the survey was conducted to determine the preference between cars and motorcycles, the analysis and interpretation of the results produced important information about the use of motorcycles, such as:
UTILIZATION OF MOTORCYCLES BY CONTINENT
The Asian continent is the one with the highest number of motorcycles per square meter, with Vietnam, more specifically the city of Ho Chi Minh, standing out with 86% preference for motorcycles over cars. Hanoi and Jakarta also top the list in the Asian continent.
In the same southern continent, it was found that nine out of ten people use motorcycles daily, led successively by Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
The list continues with China, where 60% of the population owns a motorcycle, while India (47%) and Pakistan (43%) rank third and fourth, respectively.
Interestingly, even countries in this continent with lower percentages, such as the Philippines (32%) and Japan (21%), significantly exceed the motorcycle ownership rates of some developed countries in Europe and the Americas.
In the American continent, specifically in Latin America, Brazil leads with the highest number of motorcycles per inhabitant, with 29%, followed by Argentina (24%) and Colombia (23%).
The indicators place Bolivia (22%), Nicaragua (17%), and Venezuela (16%) next. The United States has only a 14% preference for riding motorcycles.
Regarding the European continent, the references show that the rate of motorcyclists is lower than in other continents, and the country leading the statistics is Italy (26%) due to its deep-rooted cultural passion, followed by Greece with 23%.
More and more people are choosing to buy a motorcycle, because it is an agile, comfortable and economical vehicle, so all these percentages may increase in the coming years.
