Japan vs Pakistan
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Pakistan has 2.1 times as many people as Japan (259 million vs 123 million in 2026). Pakistan is 2.1 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Japan ($35,951 vs $1,596). People live longer on average in Japan (84.0 vs 67.8 years).
| Japan | Pakistan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 122,585,904 | 259,299,791 |
| Yearly population change | −0.63% | +1.60% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 105 million | 372 million |
| Land area | 364,500 km² | 770,880 km² |
| Density | 336/km² | 336/km² |
| GDP | $4.44 trillion (2025) | $407 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $35,951 (2025) | $1,596 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 84.0 years | 67.8 years |
| Births per woman | 1.15 | 3.55 |
| Urban population | 92% | 40% |
| Capital | Tokyo | Islamabad |
| Currency | yen (JPY) | Pakistani rupee (PKR) |
| Calling code | +81 | +92 |
Share of world population: Japan 1.48%, Pakistan 3.13%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Japan or Pakistan?
Pakistan: about 259 million people versus 123 million in Japan (2026).
Is Japan bigger than Pakistan?
By land area, Pakistan is larger: 770,880 km² versus 364,500 km².
Which economy is bigger, Japan or Pakistan?
Japan, with a GDP of $4.44 trillion versus $407 billion (World Bank, current US$).
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).