Asia · Eastern Asia
Capital: Tokyo
Japan
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Japan in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #3
Japan's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
123.4M
#12 of 196
94th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$4.4T
#4 of 196
98th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
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$55.27B
#10 of 196
95th percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
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$150.89B
#3 of 196
99th percentile
2023 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Manufacturing Output
$788.45B
#4 of 196
98th percentile
2024 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Eastern Asia
- Country code
- JPN
- Neighbors
- No land neighbors
Three interesting facts
Japan has no land borders, so every international boundary is maritime.
Japan spans roughly 377,930 square kilometers, placing it around 61st by area in this factbook.
Japan’s position in Eastern Asia places it within a distinctive network of regional trade routes and migration paths.
Geography
Japan on the map
Japan is located in Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula. Its terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous. The climate varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north. In area, the country is slightly smaller than California.
Economy
Economic profile
Japan's economy is characterized by second-largest East Asian economy, trade-oriented and highly diversified, high public debt levels, following years of near-zero interest rates, gradual increases to address inflation and depreciation of yen, strong rebound in tourism, aging population poses challenges to labor force participation. Major industries include motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles, processed foods. Important agricultural products include rice, milk, sugar beets, vegetables, eggs, chicken, potatoes, onions, cabbages, pork (2023). Notable exports include cars, integrated circuits, machinery, vehicle parts/accessories, construction vehicles (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Japan has an estimated population of 123,210,000. Language and cultural traditions vary across Japan. The population includes Japanese 97.5%, Chinese 0.6%, Vietnam 0.4%, South Korean 0.3%, other 1.2% (includes Filipino, Brazilian, Nepalese, Indonesian, American, and Taiwanese) (2022 est.). The urban population represents 92% of total population (2023).
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