Toyota sold 11,322,575 vehicles worldwide in 2025, a record for the group and its sixth straight year as the world’s largest automaker. This post covers Toyota’s 2025 production scale, global sales by region, electrified mix, and how it ranks against rivals.
Toyota Statistics 2026: TL;DR
- Toyota Motor Corporation sold 11,322,575 vehicles in 2025, up 4.6% and a new record, based on company figures.
- Toyota and Lexus combined sold 10,536,807 units, up 3.7% from 2024.
- Group production reached 11,221,960 vehicles, up 5.7% year over year.
- The United States was Toyota’s largest single market at 2,518,071 vehicles, up 8.0%.
- Toyota has led global vehicle sales for six consecutive years, since 2020.
Toyota Statistics 2026 point to scale built on hybrids rather than full EVs. Battery-electric sales for Toyota and Lexus rose 42% to 199,137 units, still under 2% of the brand total. Japan, China, and the United States anchor both production and demand.
How Many Vehicles Did Toyota Sell In 2025?
Toyota Motor Corporation, which includes Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino, sold 11,322,575 vehicles in 2025. That topped the prior record set in 2023 and reversed a small dip in 2024.
The core Toyota and Lexus brands accounted for 10,536,807 units. Lexus alone reached a record 882,231 vehicles, up 3.6%.
| Year | Group Sales | Toyota + Lexus | Group Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,233,039 | 10,307,395 | — |
| 2024 | 10,821,480 | 10,159,336 | 10,615,000 |
| 2025 | 11,322,575 | 10,536,807 | 11,221,960 |
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation; Car Sales Statistics
Toyota Global Sales Performance By Region
Asia was Toyota’s largest region for Toyota and Lexus sales at 3,285,605 vehicles, helped by India and Southeast Asia. North America followed at 2,929,660, up 7.3%.
Europe stayed roughly flat at 1,182,551. Africa grew fastest among regions at 13.0%, reaching 264,228 units.
| Region | 2025 Sales | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | 3,285,605 | +2.2% |
| North America | 2,929,660 | +7.3% |
| Japan | 1,501,263 | +4.1% |
| Europe | 1,182,551 | +1.4% |
| Middle East | 600,891 | +2.4% |
| Latin America | 472,049 | -3.2% |
| Oceania | 300,560 | +0.7% |
| Africa | 264,228 | +13.0% |
Source: Car Sales Statistics (Toyota and Lexus)
Toyota’s Biggest Country Markets
The United States led all countries at 2,518,071 vehicles. China was second at 1,780,396, near flat at +0.2%, while India jumped 17.1% to 351,412.
The shift toward electrified models reshaped the future of the auto industry, a theme tracked across Quantumrun’s transportation coverage.
| Country | 2025 Sales | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,518,071 | +8.0% |
| China | 1,780,396 | +0.2% |
| Japan | 1,501,263 | +4.1% |
| India | 351,412 | +17.1% |
| Indonesia | 260,446 | -12.2% |
| Australia | 254,423 | -0.2% |
| Canada | 249,445 | +4.4% |
Source: Car Sales Statistics (Toyota and Lexus)
Toyota Automotive Production Scale By Country
Japan remained Toyota’s main production base, building 3,275,268 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, up 4.7%. China produced 1,567,036 and the United States 1,394,004, up 9.7%.
The strong rise in U.S. output came as Toyota shifted volume toward hybrids and faced a tariff increase on Japanese imports to 15%.
| Production Country | 2025 Output | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,275,268 | +4.7% |
| China | 1,567,036 | +3.9% |
| United States | 1,394,004 | +9.7% |
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota incl. Lexus)
Production By Subsidiary
Toyota and Lexus made up 9,950,904 of the 11,221,960 group total. Daihatsu output rebounded 22.5% to 1,160,179 after a 2024 testing scandal, while Hino fell 23.9%.
| Brand | 2025 Production | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota (incl. Lexus) | 9,950,904 | +4.5% |
| Daihatsu | 1,160,179 | +22.5% |
| Hino | 110,877 | -23.9% |
Source: Car Sales Statistics
How Does Toyota’s Global Sales Performance Compare To Rivals?
Toyota’s 11-month group total alone beat Volkswagen’s full-year sales. The Volkswagen Group ended 2025 at 8,983,900 vehicles, down 0.5%.
Honda fell 8.6% to 3.44 million units, hurt by a 24% drop in China. Suzuki rose 2.4% to 3.32 million on Indian demand. Forecasts on the business case for autonomous fleets and the rise of the electric car frame where this volume heads next.
| Automaker | 2025 Sales | Change vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Group | 11,322,575 | +4.6% |
| Volkswagen Group | 8,983,900 | -0.5% |
| Honda | 3,440,000 | -8.6% |
| Suzuki | 3,320,000 | +2.4% |
| Nissan | 3,160,000 | -4.2% |
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation; Japan Today
Toyota Electrified And EV Sales In 2025
Electrified vehicles drove much of Toyota’s growth. In the United States, Toyota Motor North America sold 1,183,248 electrified vehicles, up 17.6% and 47% of its volume.
Full battery-electric sales stayed small. Toyota and Lexus sold 199,137 BEVs worldwide, up 42%, with just 4,227 inside Japan. The contrast between hybrid scale and EV demand is a recurring topic in the Future of Transportation series and Quantumrun’s view on the transportation internet.
| Powertrain (U.S., TMNA) | Share Of Sales |
|---|---|
| Electrified (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV) | 47.0% |
| Gasoline only | 53.0% |
Source: Toyota Motor North America
FAQs
How many cars did Toyota sell in 2025?
Toyota Motor Corporation sold 11,322,575 vehicles worldwide in 2025, including Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino. The core Toyota and Lexus brands accounted for 10,536,807 of that total, both record figures.
Is Toyota the largest automaker in the world?
Yes. Toyota was the world’s best-selling automaker in 2025 for the sixth year running. Its group total of 11.3 million vehicles topped Volkswagen Group’s 8.98 million.
How many vehicles does Toyota produce?
Toyota built 11,221,960 vehicles globally in 2025, up 5.7%. Japan led production at 3,275,268 Toyota and Lexus units, followed by China and the United States.
What is Toyota’s biggest market?
The United States is Toyota’s largest single country market, with 2,518,071 vehicles sold in 2025, up 8.0%. China and Japan rank second and third.
How many EVs does Toyota sell?
Toyota and Lexus sold 199,137 battery-electric vehicles worldwide in 2025, up 42% but under 2% of brand sales. Hybrids remain Toyota’s main electrified format.
Sources
https://www.best-selling-cars.com/brands/2025-full-year-global-toyota-worldwide-car-sales-by-country/
https://global.toyota/en/company/profile/production-sales-figures/202512.html
https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-motor-north-america-reports-2025-u-s-sales-results/
https://www.autoblog.com/news/the-streak-continues-toyota-is-2025s-worlds-best-selling-automaker
With many years of professional experience within transnational corporations in different industries, Richard Jaimes has had the opportunity to lead people and organizations, investigate future topics, create strategies and innovations, consult senior management and translate insights into business advantages. Richard is also a long time senior consultant with Quantumrun Foresight.
