Number of population from 16+ with driving licences
| Authority | Department of Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2022-08-11 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2022-08-18 |
| Case ID | 2575085 |
Summary
The requester asked for the number of Isle of Man residents aged 16 and over holding driving licenses, broken down by age segments. The Department of Infrastructure provided full statistics for both full and provisional licenses across five age groups.
Key Facts
- The total number of full driving license holders aged 16+ is 60,087.
- The total number of provisional driving license holders aged 16+ is 3,356.
- The largest group of full license holders is in the 21-49 age bracket with 24,628 individuals.
- The largest group of provisional license holders is in the 16 years age bracket with 618 individuals.
- Only 1 person aged 80+ holds a provisional driving license.
Data Disclosed
- 60,087
- 3,356
- 42
- 618
- 1,827
- 961
- 24,628
- 1,553
- 19,152
- 190
- 11,424
- 33
- 3,014
- 1
- 2022-08-11
- 2022-08-18
- 2575085
Original Request
I would like to request the number of island residents from 16+ who have a driving license and a possible the age segments that these individuals fall into.
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Age Segment | Full Driving Licence | Provisional |
|---|---|---|
| 16 years | 42 | 618 |
| 17-20 years | 1,827 | 961 |
| 21-49 years | 24,628 | 1,553 |
| 50-65 years | 19,152 | 190 |
| 66-79 years | 11,424 | 33 |
| 80+ years | 3,014 | 1 |
| Total | 60,087 | 3,356 |
Full Response Text
Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF
Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im
Our ref: 2575085 18 August 2022
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 11 August 2022 and which states:
"I would like to request the number of island residents from 16+ who have a driving license and a possible the age segments that these individuals fall into."
Our response to your request is as follows: Full Driving Licence Provisional 16 years 42 16 years 618 17-20 years 1,827 17-20 years 961 21-49 years 24,628 21-49 years 1,553 50-65 years 19,152 50-65 years 190 66-79 years 11,424 66-79 years 33 80+ years 3,014 80+ years 1 Total 60,087 Total 3,356
Please quote the reference number 2575085 in any future communications.
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