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Driver's Licenses Outstanding
Los Angeles County

Driver, Driver's License, Transporation

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As of December 31*

Year Licensed Drivers
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*
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

* Number of driver's licenses for 1995 is as of June 30, 1996. All other years are for as of December 31 of that year.

Source: California Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV)