Pakistan vs Japan: population comparison
Current population of Pakistan
259,614,553
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 3,988
- Deaths today
- 937
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,269
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
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Japan has 123,366,734 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 131,852,820 people — about 2.1 times Japan's population. They rank 5 and 12 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Pakistan grows at +1.56% per year versus −0.49% for Japan. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
The lead has changed hands: Pakistan overtook Japan in 1993, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Pakistan is the younger society (median age 20.6 vs 49.8); Japan is far more crowded at 342 people per km² against 321.
Pakistan vs Japan population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 123,366,734 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | −0.49% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | −608,637 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 342 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 364,569 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 49.8 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 1.15 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 84.0 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 92% |
| World share | 3.11% | 1.50% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 105,123,167 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Japan
Pakistan vs Japan FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Japan by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 123,366,734 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 131.85 million people.
When did Pakistan overtake Japan in population?
Pakistan passed Japan in 1993, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Japan?
Pakistan currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus −0.49%.
How do Pakistan and Japan compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Japan at 105,123,167 in 2050.