Rank #95 by World Population
🇯🇵Japan
Japan has a population of 124,516,650, ranking #95 in the world. The capital is Tokyo. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: High income
124,516,650
Population
#95
World Rank
84.0
Life Expectancy
$33,836
GDP Per Capita
Japan, #95 by world population
Japan Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Japan had a population of 93,216,000 in 1960 and 123,975,371 in 2024, a 33.0% growth over 64 years. The peak was 128,070,000 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.
123,975,371
Population (2024)
93,216,000
Population (1960)
128,070,000
Peak (2010)
0.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 93,216,000 |
| 1961 | 94,055,000 |
| 1962 | 94,933,000 |
| 1963 | 95,900,000 |
| 1964 | 96,903,000 |
| 1965 | 97,952,000 |
| 1966 | 98,851,000 |
| 1967 | 99,879,000 |
| 1968 | 101,011,000 |
| 1969 | 102,219,000 |
| 1970 | 103,403,000 |
| 1971 | 105,697,000 |
| 1972 | 107,188,000 |
| 1973 | 108,707,000 |
| 1974 | 110,162,000 |
| 1975 | 111,573,000 |
| 1976 | 112,775,000 |
| 1977 | 113,872,000 |
| 1978 | 114,913,000 |
| 1979 | 115,890,000 |
| 1980 | 116,807,000 |
| 1981 | 117,661,000 |
| 1982 | 118,480,000 |
| 1983 | 119,307,000 |
| 1984 | 120,083,000 |
| 1985 | 120,837,000 |
| 1986 | 121,482,000 |
| 1987 | 122,069,000 |
| 1988 | 122,578,000 |
| 1989 | 123,069,000 |
| 1990 | 123,478,000 |
| 1991 | 123,964,000 |
| 1992 | 124,425,000 |
| 1993 | 124,829,000 |
| 1994 | 125,178,000 |
| 1995 | 125,472,000 |
| 1996 | 125,757,000 |
| 1997 | 126,057,000 |
| 1998 | 126,400,000 |
| 1999 | 126,631,000 |
| 2000 | 126,843,000 |
| 2001 | 127,149,000 |
| 2002 | 127,445,000 |
| 2003 | 127,718,000 |
| 2004 | 127,761,000 |
| 2005 | 127,773,000 |
| 2006 | 127,854,000 |
| 2007 | 128,001,000 |
| 2008 | 128,063,000 |
| 2009 | 128,047,000 |
| 2010 | 128,070,000 |
| 2011 | 127,833,000 |
| 2012 | 127,629,000 |
| 2013 | 127,445,000 |
| 2014 | 127,276,000 |
| 2015 | 127,141,000 |
| 2016 | 127,076,000 |
| 2017 | 126,972,000 |
| 2018 | 126,811,000 |
| 2019 | 126,633,000 |
| 2020 | 126,261,000 |
| 2021 | 125,681,593 |
| 2022 | 125,124,989 |
| 2023 | 124,516,650 |
| 2024 | 123,975,371 |
Demographics
| Population | 124,516,650 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.49% |
| Urban Population | 92.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.20 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 84.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 1.8 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$33,836
GDP Per Capita
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
32.3
Gini Index (inequality)
45.2%
Trade (% of GDP)
4,115,799.805
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
10.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.65
Physicians per 1,000
1.8
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
84.9%
Internet Users
160
Mobile Subs per 100
341.5
People per km2
175,003
Net Migration
Environment
68.4%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
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Japan in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Japan has a population of 124,516,650, ranking #95 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.49%.
Life expectancy in Japan is 84.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 1.8 per 1,000 live births.
Japan's GDP per capita is $33,836. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
92.1% of Japan's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 341.5 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Japan is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.