How Many People Have Access to Tesla FSD?

Tesla’s global rollout of autonomy is accelerating. With Belgium’s recent regulatory approval, nearly 25% of the world’s population now technically has access to Full Self-Driving (Supervised). If you own a Tesla that supports the FSD version offered in your region, the system is officially available.

What began as a North American beta has become a multi-continent deployment. For background on how the software’s availability has expanded over time, see a full roundup of Tesla’s FSD expansion history.

The Global FSD Footprint

Below is a timeline of every country where regulatory approval has been granted for FSD access, listed in the order each market opened its roads to the system:

The China Caveat

China accounts for a large share of that 25% figure. Although FSD first launched there in February 2025, the consumer rollout has remained slow and limited. Version 13 initially reached a small number of public vehicle owners, but broader availability was delayed by data compliance requirements.

It now appears Tesla is close to resolving those data restrictions. Updates to Tesla’s Chinese website and local owner’s manuals suggest a wider re-release could arrive with version 14. In addition, FSD v14 is expected to launch in China under a new name tailored to the local market.

The European Domino Effect

Europe is the newest region joining the FSD rollout. Momentum picked up after the Dutch RDW issued approval in the Netherlands in April, creating a template other countries can use because the RDW often influences automotive regulation across Europe, both within and beyond the European Union.

Approvals have since accelerated: Estonia received approval alongside Lithuania in May, Denmark granted public use in June, and Belgium followed a day later—bringing the total to five EU nations in two months.

At the current pace, the entire European Union could gain access before the end of the summer, opening the door to a population of more than 440 million. Outside the EU, the United Kingdom is expected to pursue its own approval.

What’s Next for Global Expansion?

Elon Musk has long said FSD is ready for worldwide deployment, with localization and regulatory sign-offs as the main bottlenecks. The expansion roadmap extends beyond Europe: Tesla AI chief Ashok Elluswamy recently shared a map of countries where approval efforts are underway.

Tesla is aiming to launch FSD in Japan this year, potentially adding about 120 million more people to the platform. In parallel, official road testing in the UAE is progressing to collect localized driving data for a Middle Eastern release. As more regulators review safety data and grant approval, the share of the global population with access to autonomous driving capabilities is poised to rise quickly.