In some rich countries, there are almost as many cars as there are inhabitants. In some parts of the world the car is an integral part of life, in many others "iron horses" are used less often. People living in rural areas are forced to have a car for their daily needs, while in cities with reliable public transport, residents do not even need to be able to drive.
Therefore, those who live in villages are more likely to have a car. The availability of a car depends not only on the type of area, but also on the country of residence. Cars, in addition to their direct purpose, can be used to maintain social or economic status.
People living in richer countries are more likely to be able to afford a car than in poor countries. Below is a list of the countries with the highest number of cars per capita. When compiling the rating, we did not take into account motorcycles, mopeds and motor scooters.
10. Austria (511)
In Austria, there are 511 cars per 1000 inhabitants. Many citizens of the tenth highest living standards in the world can afford the luxury of a private car.
9.Switzerland (524)
Switzerland, Austria's western neighbor, with 524 cars per capita, ranks ninth in our rankings and seventh in the list of richest countries. The country's beautiful landscapes inspire its citizens to explore the area by car.
8. Australia (545)
Moving between the main cities in Australia, which are hundreds or even thousands of kilometers apart, is not an easy task for a walker or cyclist. The Green Continent, with over 320,000 kilometers of paved roads, highways and motorways and about 500,000 kilometers of unpaved roads, as well as many plains and beaches, is full of places to travel.
7.Germany (566)
Germany, with 566 passenger cars per 1,000 Germans, ranks seventh on our list. Thanks to its first-class cars and famous autobahns, the country is perfectly suited for owners of "iron horses".
6.Italy (601)
Italy with 601 cars per 1000 people bypassed its northern neighbors Switzerland and Austria in our ranking. Luxury car manufacturers like FIAT, Lamborghini and Ferrari are located in the Mediterranean country.
5. Puerto Rico (614)
In Puerto Rico, the United States, there are 614 cars per 1000 inhabitants, which puts this country in fifth place. As in the rest of Latin America, it is full of supported cars from the States.
4. New Zealand (615)
New Zealand is in fourth place with 615 cars per 1000 people. Many New Zealanders, like their Australian neighbors, enjoy hiking and adventure, and such activities are indispensable without cars.
3. Brunei (649)
Brunei is a small country located in Southeast Asia. There are 649 "iron horses" per 1000 inhabitants. The country's economy is tied to the fuel and energy complex, so residents do not have problems with income or with gasoline in order to satisfy their automotive needs. Many cars, like other goods in Brunei, are imported.
2. Iceland (667)
Iceland is isolated from other countries, and there are 667 cars per 1000 people. This allows the locals to explore their marvelous, beautiful surroundings. Route 1, also known as the “ring road”, circles all of Iceland and connects the main cities.
Since there is almost no railway infrastructure in the country, road transport is of particular importance.
1. Monaco (748)
Monaco is a small country located on the Mediterranean coast. This state has a land border only with France. The country may be small, but in terms of the number of cars it ranks first with 748 cars per 1000 inhabitants.
With some of the richest citizens in the world living here, owning luxury, custom-made classic cars is a common hobby in Monaco, and Formula 1 Grand Prix and rallies are the most popular sporting events.
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