Category wise Registered Motor Vehicles in India during 1951-2011

Percentage share of two wheelers in total vehicles had a steep rise between 1951 and 1991. For Two Wheelers no significant rise was observed after 1991. During 1951-2011 numbers of registered two wheelers increased at 16.5% CAGR. The percentage share of the rest of the vehicle categories except other vehicles declined sharply from 1951 to 2001 and thereafter remained nearly stagnant. The percentage share of other vehicles in total registered vehicles had an increasing trend between 1951 to 1981 and thereafter the share had been declining during 1981 to 2011. During 1951-2011 numbers of registered cars, Jeeps and Taxis increased at 9.3% CAGR. During 1951-2011 numbers of registered Buses increased at 7.4% CAGR. During 1951-2011 numbers of registered Goods Vehicles increases at 8.6% CAGR. During 1951-2011 numbers of registered Other Vehicles increases at 16% CAGR.