According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) data, when the number of motor vehicles registered in Turkey is examined in detail, interesting results emerge. Here are the details:
Total Number of Vehicles
| Vehicle Type | Total number |
|---|---|
| Tsar | 15,727,046 |
| Minibus | 511,822 |
| Bus | 212,491 |
| Van | 4,593,617 |
| Truck | 981,009 |
| Motorcycle | 5,636,583 |
| Special Purpose Vehicle | 98,097 |
| Tractor | 2,227,036 |
Distribution of Motorcycles by Province
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While the highest number of motorcycles were found in Istanbul, the lowest number were found in Ardahan. Here are the motorcycle numbers by province:
- Most Motorcycles:Istanbul (714,052)
- Minimum Motorcycle:Ardahan (832)
Number of Motorcycles per Capita
While Muğla is the province with the most motorcycles per capita, Bitlis is the province with the fewest motorcycles. The number of motorcycles per capita by province is as follows:
| Province | Number of Motorcycles | Population | Motorcycles Per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mugla | 264,570 | 1,066,736 | 4.03 |
| Bitlis | 1402 | 358,555 | 3.92 |
Provinces Where the Number of Motorcycles Exceeds the Number of Cars
There are very few provinces in Turkey where the number of motorcycles exceeds the number of cars. Some provinces where this situation occurs:
- Report:Cars: 12,846, Motorcycles: 35,801 (Difference: 22,955)
- Manisa:Car: 253,555, Motorcycle: 276,230 (Difference: 22,675)
- Mugla:Cars: 256,566, Motorcycles: 264,570 (Difference: 8,004)
- Igdir:Car: 7,349, Motorcycle: 9,899 (Difference: 2,550)
