What is the Population of Japan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Japan has a population of approximately 123,210,000 people, making it the 11th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 1.54% of the world's population. With a land area of 377,930 km², the population density is roughly 326 people per km².
| Population | 123,210,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 11th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 1.54% |
| Area | 377,930 km² |
| Population density | 326 / km² |
| Demonym | Japanese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 123,210,000 | 11th |
| Bangladesh | 169,828,911 | 8th |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 9th |
| Mexico | 130,575,786 | 10th |
| Philippines | 114,123,600 | 12th |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 13th |
| Ethiopia | 111,652,998 | 14th |
Japan in context
- Japan covers 377,930 km², making it the 62nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Japan has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 123,210,000 people, Japan holds about 7.5% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Japan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Japan — FAQ
What is the population of Japan?
The population of Japan is approximately 123,210,000 (123.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Japan in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Japan at approximately 123,210,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Japan is the 11th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Japan?
Approximately 123,210,000 people live in Japan, making it the 11th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Japan rank by population?
Japan is the 11th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 1.54%.
What is the population density of Japan?
Japan has a population density of roughly 326 people per km², based on a land area of 377,930 km².
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