Japan vs Ukraine
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Japan has 3.1 times as many people as Ukraine (123 million vs 39.5 million in 2026). Ukraine is 1.6 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Japan ($35,951 vs $5,866). People live longer on average in Japan (84.0 vs 74.7 years).
| Japan | Ukraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 122,585,904 | 39,535,849 |
| Yearly population change | −0.63% | +1.43% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 105 million | 32.0 million |
| Land area | 364,500 km² | 579,400 km² |
| Density | 336/km² | 68/km² |
| GDP | $4.44 trillion (2025) | $214 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $35,951 (2025) | $5,866 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 84.0 years | 74.7 years |
| Births per woman | 1.15 | 0.99 |
| Urban population | 92% | 70% |
| Capital | Tokyo | Kyiv |
| Currency | yen (JPY) | hryvnia (UAH) |
| Calling code | +81 | +380 |
Share of world population: Japan 1.48%, Ukraine 0.48%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Japan or Ukraine?
Japan: about 123 million people versus 39.5 million in Ukraine (2026).
Is Japan bigger than Ukraine?
By land area, Ukraine is larger: 579,400 km² versus 364,500 km².
Which economy is bigger, Japan or Ukraine?
Japan, with a GDP of $4.44 trillion versus $214 billion (World Bank, current US$).
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).