World Bank · 14 metrics compared
Brunei Darussalam vs Japan
Brunei Darussalam and Japan compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. Japan leads in 5 of the comparable categories.
2
Brunei Darussalam wins
5
Japan wins
| Metric | Brunei Darussalam | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 458,949 | 124,516,650 |
| GDP Per Capita | $32,891 | $33,836 |
| Life Expectancy | 75.3 | 84.0 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.78 | -0.49 |
| Urban Population | 74.8% | 92.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.75 | 1.20 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 8.7 | 1.8 |
| Literacy Rate | - | - |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Internet Users | 99.0% | 84.9% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | - | - |
| Physicians Per 1000 | - | 2.65 |
| Gini Index | - | 32.3 |
| Forest Area | 72.1% | 68.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam has a population of 458,949 compared to Japan's 124,516,650.
Across the metrics compared, Brunei Darussalam leads in 2 categories while Japan leads in 5. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.