Japan

"An East Asian island nation known for its technological innovation, traditional culture, and culinary excellence."

Eastern Asia
UN Member
G7
OECD
QUAD

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Tokyo

35.68°, 139.75°

Official Languages

Japanese

Population

124.52M

Total Area

377.93K km²

Population Density

329.47 people per km²

Currency

Japanese yen

¥

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#12
124,516,650

Total Population-0.5%

2023
#5
84.0 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#7
92.0%

Urban Population

2023
#181
1.20

Fertility Rate

2023
#62
87%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#4
$4.2T

GDP+1.7%

2023
#31
$33.8K

GDP per Capita

2023
#69
2.7%

Inflation

2024
#25
2.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#49
32.3

Gini Index

2020

Frequently Asked Questions About Japan

What is the capital of Japan?

Japan's capital city is Tokyo.

What is the population of Japan?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Japan is approximately 124.52M people. This makes it the 12th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Japan?

Japan spans a total area of approximately 377,930 square kilometers (145,919.53 square miles).

Which continent is Japan in?

Japan is located in Asia, specifically within the Eastern Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Japan?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Japan is approximately $4.2T USD. This ranks Japan as the 4th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.