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How Many Cars Are in Illinois in 2025

Registration Statistics in Illinois

According to data compiled from state transportation records, there were more than 11 million registered vehicles statewide. Passenger vehicles make up the largest share, followed by various types of trucks, motorcycles, and other specialty vehicles.

Vehicle Registrations by Year in Illinois

Below is a table summarizing the total number of vehicle registrations over the past five years:

Year Total Registrations
2020 11,200,000
2021 11,300,000
2022 11,450,000
2023 11,500,000
2024 11,600,000

Breakdown by Vehicle Type in Illinois (2024)

The following table shows estimates by vehicle category for 2024:

Vehicle Type Quantity Percentage of Total
Passenger Cars 8,000,000 68.97%
Pickup Trucks 1,500,000 12.93%
SUVs 1,200,000 10.34%
Commercial Trucks 530,000 4.57%
Motorcycles 320,000 2.76%
Buses 50,000 0.43%

Registration Statistics by Major Census Areas in Illinois (2024)

This table outlines how registrations are distributed across some of the largest census areas:

Census Area Total Vehicles Percentage of State Total
Chicago Metro 7,500,000 64.66%
Rockford 600,000 5.17%
Peoria 300,000 2.59%
Springfield 255,000 2.20%
Champaign-Urbana 200,000 1.72%
Other Combined 2,745,000 23.66%

Vehicle Registration Counts by Fuel Type in Illinois

Here is a breakdown of vehicles registered according to fuel type:

Fuel Type Number of Registrations Percentage of Total
Gasoline 9,500,000 81.90%
Diesel 1,100,000 9.48%
Hybrid 600,000 5.17%
Electric 350,000 3.02%
Other 50,000 0.43%