The table compares the number of motor vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants in eight countries in 1990 and 2000.
Overall, vehicle ownership increased in almost all countries over the decade. Luxembourg and New Zealand consistently recorded the highest figures, whereas Cambodia had by far the lowest levels in both years. Notably, the Bahamas was the only country to experience a decline.
In 1990, Luxembourg had the highest vehicle density at 548 per 1,000 people, slightly ahead of New Zealand with 531. By 2000, these figures rose significantly to 728 and 557 respectively. Jordan and Brazil saw substantial growth, with Jordan increasing sharply from 50 to 157 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants, while Brazil rose from 55 to approximately 135.
Chile and Romania experienced more moderate increases. Chile’s figure grew from 68 to 88, whereas Romania rose modestly from 68 to around 80. In contrast, Cambodia remained unchanged at only 1 vehicle per 1,000 people throughout the period. Meanwhile, the Bahamas saw a noticeable decrease, falling from 235 in 1990 to 187 in 2000.