US auto sales by year
US auto sales in 2024
15.85 million new cars and light trucks were sold in the US in 2024, up 2.3% from 2023. The strongest month for the seasonally adjusted selling rate was December 2024 (16.81 million) and the weakest August 2024 (15.32 million).
15.85M
+2.3% vs 2023
Units sold in the yearSelling rate by month (SAAR, millions)
2024 month by month
| Month | SAAR | vs prior month | vs year ago | Units sold | Units y/y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 16.81M | +1.7% | +6.3% | 1.49M | +2.4% |
| Nov 2024 | 16.52M | +2.3% | +7.4% | 1.37M | +10.5% |
| Oct 2024 | 16.15M | +2.1% | +5.1% | 1.33M | +10.7% |
| Sep 2024 | 15.82M | +3.3% | +0.9% | 1.17M | -12.5% |
| Aug 2024 | 15.32M | -2.4% | -0.6% | 1.41M | +7.2% |
| Jul 2024 | 15.69M | +2.2% | -0.0% | 1.29M | -1.0% |
| Jun 2024 | 15.35M | -3.8% | -4.5% | 1.31M | -4.3% |
| May 2024 | 15.96M | +0.6% | +3.4% | 1.43M | +5.0% |
| Apr 2024 | 15.87M | +1.9% | +0.5% | 1.32M | -2.9% |
| Mar 2024 | 15.58M | -1.2% | +3.9% | 1.43M | +4.1% |
| Feb 2024 | 15.77M | +2.6% | +5.4% | 1.23M | +7.9% |
| Jan 2024 | 15.37M | -2.8% | -0.4% | 1.07M | +2.2% |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (vehicle unit sales), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (consumer prices), Federal Reserve Board (G.19 auto loan rates, G.17 assemblies), U.S. Census Bureau (dealer sales), all via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Figures are revised by the agencies; this page shows the latest published values. Data checked Nov 6, 5:41 PM ET. Not investment advice.