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Japan

Asia

Population

123,400,000

Happiness Index

5.94

Rank: 58

Total GDP

$5,390B

GDP per Capita

$42,900

HDI

0.919

Human Development Index

Historical Trends
View historical data for key metrics over the past decade.
Demographics

Population Growth

-0.44%

yearly

Median Age

49.5years

Urbanization

92%

Net Migration

0.7

per 1,000 people

Economy

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

Inflation Rate

0%

Gini Index

32.9

Inequality measure

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Corruption Index

73

Higher is less corrupt

Major Exports

  • Cars
  • Machinery
  • Electronics

Social & Health

Life Expectancy

84.8years

Literacy Rate

99%

Education Index

0.840

Gender Equality Index

0.650

out of 1.0

Environment

Carbon Emissions

9.3t/capita

Renewable Energy

20.3%

of electricity

Air Quality (PM2.5)

11.2µg/m³

Forest Area

68.5%

Waste Recycling Rate

20%

Governance & Global Standing

Global Peace Index

1.39

Lower is more peaceful

Military Spending

1%

of GDP

Press Freedom Index

67

Lower is freer

Democracy Index

8.13

out of 10

Technology & Infrastructure

Internet Penetration

94%

Mobile Subscriptions

156

per 100 people

Innovation Index

13

Global Rank

Transport Quality

6.3

out of 7

Tourist Arrivals

31.9M

per year

Data Sources

The data presented on this page is aggregated from a variety of reputable international sources. While we strive for accuracy, the data is provided for informational and demonstration purposes. The primary sources include: