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Driver's Licenses Outstanding
Los Angeles County

Driver, Driver's License, Transporation

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Also see: Motor Vehicle Registrations in Los Angeles County



Year* Licensed Drivers
2022 6,718,764
2021 6,683,417
2020 6,581,750
2019 6,722,428
2018 6,711,897
2017 6,692,352
2016 6,591,324
2015 6,450,325
2014 6,219,707
2013 6,139,637
2012 6,060,339
2011 5,980,975
2010 5,946,629
2009 5,945,108
2008 5,978,101
2007 5,983,989
2006 5,915,839
2005 5,870,041
2004 5,868,542
2003 5,858,189
2002 5,850,223
2001 5,680,908
2000 5,542,093
1999 5,460,070
1998 5,409,400
1997 5,379,600
1996 5,377,000
1995 5,393,900 (see note at end of table)
1994 5,418,200
1993 5,509,100
1992 5,555,600
1991 5,597,000
1990 5,596,100
1989 5,575,800
1988 5,450,900
1987 5,404,200
1986 5,281,000

* Estimated numbers were for each year, as of December 31, except for 1995. The estimated number for 1995 is as of June 30, 1996.

Source: California Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV)