Africa Passenger Car Sales for 2021
It’s worth noting that the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic factors continued to impact the automotive industry globally, including in Africa. The African automotive market did continue to recover and show signs of growth as economies rebounded from the pandemic. Factors such as economic development, rising disposable incomes, and urbanization contribute to increased demand for vehicles broadly in Africam but the region struggled like everybody else to keep supply steady enough. . The demand for small, affordable vehicles is typically strong, but there is also growing interest in larger and more luxurious cars.
The indicator estimates the number of new passenger car registrations and sales that took place within a country in a year. Passenger cars are road motor vehicles, other than a motor cycle, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine persons (including the driver).
List of African Countries by Motor Vehicle Production for 2021
The average for 2021 based on 3 African area countries was 224,565 new passenger cars sold. The highest value was in South Africa: 304,340 passenger cars and the lowest value was in Morocco: 154,284 passenger cars. Total Africa region passenger car sales hit 673,696 units produced.
- Total Car Sales for 2021: 673,696 – for all of Africa
- Top Ranked Country Sales: 304,340 – South Africa
- Lowest Ranked Country Sales: 154,284 – Morocco
- Average Country Sales: 224,565.3
- Number of Countries in Analysis: 3
It’s important to note that specific sales figures and rankings may vary slightly depending on the source, as data can differ between different market research firms and organizations. For this analysis, we have used OICA data.
| Countries | Sales Units | Rank | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 304,340 | 1 | 22.93 |
| Egypt | 215,072 | 2 | 28.18 |
| Morocco | 154,284 | 3 | 31.81 |
2021 Africa Region Passenger Car Sales Chart
This visual tree-chart shows the relative size of the African car market and how each country fairs in terms of market share size.
Top Africa Car Markets Ranked for 2021
Source: OICA
