Japan vs Germany: population comparison
Current population of Japan
122,696,542
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 400
- Deaths today
- 935
- Change today (UTC)
- −346
Current population of Germany
83,463,229
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 385
- Deaths today
- 576
- Change today (UTC)
- −14
Japan has a population of 123,366,734 and Germany has 83,491,249 (2025 estimates). Japan is currently larger by 39,875,485 people — about 1.5 times Germany's population. They rank 12 and 19 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Germany grows at −0.03% per year versus −0.49% for Japan. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Germany is the younger society (median age 45.5 vs 49.8); Japan is far more crowded at 342 people per km² against 238.
Japan vs Germany population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Japan | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 123,366,734 | 83,491,249 |
| Annual growth | −0.49% | −0.03% |
| Yearly change | −608,637 | −25,344 |
| Density (P/km²) | 342 | 238 |
| Land area (km²) | 364,569 | 349,430 |
| Median age | 49.8 yrs | 45.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.15 | 1.36 |
| Life expectancy | 84.0 yrs | 80.8 yrs |
| Urban population | 92% | 82% |
| World share | 1.50% | 1.02% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 105,123,167 | 78,294,613 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Japan · Germany
Japan vs Germany FAQ
Is Japan bigger than Germany by population?
Japan currently has the larger population: 123,366,734 versus 83,491,249 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 39.88 million people.
Which grows faster, Japan or Germany?
Germany currently grows faster: −0.03% per year versus −0.49%.
How do Japan and Germany compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Japan at 105,123,167 and Germany at 78,294,613 in 2050.