Population: 124 million
Japan has a population of 124 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $4.23 trillion
Gross Domestic Product of Japan is $4.23 trillion ($34,000 per capita).
Capital: Tokyo
The capital city of Japan is Tokyo. Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY).
Languages: Japanese
Official/main languages: Japanese. Area: 377,975 km². Continent: Asia.
Japan Overview
Japan (🇯🇵) is located in Asia with a total area of 377,975 km². The country has a population of 124 million and its capital is Tokyo.
Economy
- GDP: $4.23 trillion
- GDP per capita: $34,000
- Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Key Facts
- Capital: Tokyo
- Languages: Japanese
- Area: 377,975 km²
- Continent: Asia
How to read this Japan profile
Use the population of 124 million together with the area of 377,975 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $4.23 trillion and GDP per capita of $34,000 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Recent earthquakes in Japan
Live seismic activity from USGS and EMSC, last 7 days. Showing 4 most recent events.
Scope and freshness of the Japan profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Japan, its capital Tokyo, and its place in Asia. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
Open the linked globe to compare Japan with other countries and current PocketWorld layers. For legal, financial, census or policy decisions, verify the latest figure with the responsible national statistics office and the named source dataset.
Japan data sources and update scope
This Japan profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Japan?
The population of Japan is approximately 124 million.
What is the GDP of Japan?
The GDP of Japan is approximately $4.23 trillion, which translates to $34,000 per capita.
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.