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September 2025
Japan
as of December 31, 2024
one count is allotted to each vehicle category covered, whenever a license covers multiple vehicle categories
*Class 2 driving licenses permit the holder to transport other people for commercial purposes, such as in the case of taxis, buses, and ride-sharing services. All other licenses are class 1 licenses required for private and commercial operation of vehicles. There are class 2 licenses for large motor vehicles, middle-category motor vehicles, ordinary motor vehicles, large special-purpose vehicles, and trailers.
In this statistic, one count is allotted to each vehicle category covered, whenever a license covers multiple vehicle categories.
Figures have been rounded.








