India vs Japan
Population, economy and geography side by side
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India has 12.0 times as many people as Japan (1.48 billion vs 123 million in 2026). India is 8.2 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Japan ($35,951 vs $2,702). People live longer on average in Japan (84.0 vs 72.2 years).
| India | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 1,476,625,576 | 122,585,904 |
| Yearly population change | +0.87% | −0.63% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 1.68 billion | 105 million |
| Land area | 2,973,190 km² | 364,500 km² |
| Density | 497/km² | 336/km² |
| GDP | $3.96 trillion (2025) | $4.44 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $2,702 (2025) | $35,951 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 72.2 years | 84.0 years |
| Births per woman | 1.96 | 1.15 |
| Urban population | 36% | 92% |
| Capital | New Delhi | Tokyo |
| Currency | Indian rupee (INR) | yen (JPY) |
| Calling code | +91 | +81 |
Share of world population: India 17.82%, Japan 1.48%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, India or Japan?
India: about 1.48 billion people versus 123 million in Japan (2026).
Is India bigger than Japan?
By land area, India is larger: 2,973,190 km² versus 364,500 km².
Which economy is bigger, India or Japan?
Japan, with a GDP of $4.44 trillion versus $3.96 trillion (World Bank, current US$).
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).