The provided bar chart displays the global distribution of car-sharing programs across different regions in 2008 and 2016.
Overall, the distribution of car-sharing programs varied significantly across regions over the eight-year period. While Europe saw a substantial decrease in its share, North America experienced a remarkable surge, with modest growth observed in other regions.
In 2008, Europe dominated the global car-sharing landscape, accounting for approximately 60% of the total share, which was almost double that of North America at around 30%. The other regions—South America, Australia, and Asia—each contributed less than 5% to the global car-sharing market.
By 2016, North America had dramatically increased its share to over 50%, surpassing Europe, which saw a sharp decline to 34%. Meanwhile, South America, Australia, and Asia exhibited slight growth, with their shares rising to 4%, 5%, and 6%, respectively. Despite Europe’s decrease, it still held the second-largest share of the global car-sharing market.