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Japan
Asia · Eastern Asia
Overview
Japan is located in Eastern Asia within Asia, alongside 4 other countries in the same subregion.
With a population of 124.0M, Japan ranks 12th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 340 people per km² (25th of 196 by density).
Japan's GDP is $4.03T, 4th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $32,487 (35th of 181 by GDP per capita).
Nearby countries in Eastern Asia: China, Mongolia, North Korea.
Identity
Capital
Tokyo
Currency
Yen
JPY
Official language
Japanese
Continent / Region
Asia · Eastern Asia
People
Population
124.0MWorld Bank 2024
Population density
340 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
$4.03TWorld Bank 2024
GDP per capita
$32,487World Bank 2024
Geography
Land area
Trade· top exports 2022
1
Motor vehicles for passenger transport
2
Parts and accessories for motor vehicles
3
Electronic integrated circuits