Japan vs Turkey
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Japan has 36.5 million more people than Turkey (123 million vs 86.1 million in 2026). Turkey is 2.1 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Japan ($35,951 vs $18,599). People live longer on average in Japan (84.0 vs 77.4 years).
| Japan | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 122,585,904 | 86,131,688 |
| Yearly population change | −0.63% | +0.29% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 105 million | 89.1 million |
| Land area | 364,500 km² | 769,630 km² |
| Density | 336/km² | 112/km² |
| GDP | $4.44 trillion (2025) | $1.60 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $35,951 (2025) | $18,599 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 84.0 years | 77.4 years |
| Births per woman | 1.15 | 1.48 |
| Urban population | 92% | 89% |
| Capital | Tokyo | Ankara |
| Currency | yen (JPY) | Turkish lira (TRY) |
| Calling code | +81 | +36, +90 |
Share of world population: Japan 1.48%, Turkey 1.04%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Japan or Turkey?
Japan: about 123 million people versus 86.1 million in Turkey (2026).
Is Japan bigger than Turkey?
By land area, Turkey is larger: 769,630 km² versus 364,500 km².
Which economy is bigger, Japan or Turkey?
Japan, with a GDP of $4.44 trillion versus $1.60 trillion (World Bank, current US$).
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).