Japan
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Tokyo
123,366,734
377,930 km²
Japanese yen
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Japan is located in Eastern Asia. Its capital is Tokyo, and it has a population of 123,366,734 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 377,930 square kilometers (approximately 145,920 square miles). Its currency is Japanese yen. The population density is approximately 326 people per square kilometer.
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Japan at a glance
Asia
326 / km²
377,930 km²
Approximately 145,920 mi² (square miles)
Tokyo
Economy of Japan
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Japan
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
What is the population of Japan?
Japan has 123,366,734 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Japan in square kilometers and square miles?
Japan has a total area of 377,930 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 145,920 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Japan?
The currency of Japan is Japanese yen.