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Licensed Drivers and Vehicles in New Mexico
FHWA Highway Statistics 2024
- Licensed drivers (2024)
- 1,576,345
- Per 1,000 residents
- 744.6
- Rank 18 among states
- Per 1,000 age 16 and over
- 912.2
- Registered vehicles
- 1,930,353
Licensed drivers by age
New Mexico, 2024
- 19 and under58,476
- 20-24118,032
- 25-29126,053
- 30-34137,769
- 35-39138,550
- 40-44135,794
- 45-49119,784
- 50-54115,609
- 55-59115,284
- 60-64131,922
- 65-69127,779
- 70-74112,368
- 75-7980,276
- 80-8437,638
- 85 and over21,011
Year by year
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| Year | Licensed drivers | Per 1,000 residents | Registered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,576,345 | 744.6 | 1,930,353 |
| 2023 | 1,540,741 | 728.7 | 1,909,072 |
| 2022 | 1,508,575 | 713.8 | 1,870,380 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many licensed drivers are in New Mexico?
- New Mexico had 1,576,345 licensed drivers in 2024, or 744.6 for every 1,000 residents.
- How many vehicles are registered in New Mexico?
- 1,930,353 motor vehicles were registered in New Mexico in 2024: 590,034 automobiles, 1,276,809 trucks, 56,497 motorcycles and 7,013 buses.
- Where do I renew a driver's license in New Mexico?
- Licenses are issued by the state's motor vehicle agency. Use the official New Mexico state government website (ending in .gov) to renew, replace or update a license. This page shows statewide totals only.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics (tables DL-1C, DL-22 and MV-1) · 2024 data