Brazil vs Japan
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Brazil has 91.0 million more people than Japan (214 million vs 123 million in 2026). Brazil is 22.9 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Japan ($35,951 vs $10,713). People live longer on average in Japan (84.0 vs 76.0 years).
| Brazil | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 213,562,666 | 122,585,904 |
| Yearly population change | +0.35% | −0.63% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 217 million | 105 million |
| Land area | 8,358,140 km² | 364,500 km² |
| Density | 26/km² | 336/km² |
| GDP | $2.28 trillion (2025) | $4.44 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $10,713 (2025) | $35,951 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 years | 84.0 years |
| Births per woman | 1.61 | 1.15 |
| Urban population | 88% | 92% |
| Capital | Brasília | Tokyo |
| Currency | Brazilian real (BRL) | yen (JPY) |
| Calling code | +55 | +81 |
Share of world population: Brazil 2.58%, Japan 1.48%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Brazil or Japan?
Brazil: about 214 million people versus 123 million in Japan (2026).
Is Brazil bigger than Japan?
By land area, Brazil is larger: 8,358,140 km² versus 364,500 km².
Which economy is bigger, Brazil or Japan?
Japan, with a GDP of $4.44 trillion versus $2.28 trillion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).