The chart illustrates the data about the number of hybrid vehicles which was sold globally from 2006 to 2009.
It is noticeable that the US dominated sales between 2006 and 2008. However, in 2009, Japan surpassed it to become the leading market. In addition, the total sales showed a twofold increase from 2006 to 2009.
In 2006, the total revenue was 360,000, of which the US had the highest figure at 250,000, while Japan and other countries recorded lower figures of 50,000 each. One year later, the rank of the US was still sustainable, leading the market with 350,000 sales, Japan increased to 60,000, while other countries rose to 75,000, forming a total of 485,000
In 2008, the total sales was 500,000. The US had a slight decline, from 350,000 to 310,000, both Japan and the others experienced a slight upward trend. Japan increased to 90,000, and the others increased to 100,000. The year 2009 marked a significant breakthrough, as Japan overtook the US and other countries to take the lead with 330,000. The US ranked second, experiencing a slight reduction to 280,000, while other countries increased to 120,000, making up a total of 740,000.
