Czechia vs Japan
Every indicator for Czechia and Japan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 123,366,734 | −91.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 4,435 | −91.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 35,951 | −0.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 377,969 | −79.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 326 | −57.7% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 49.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 85.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 2.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 3.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 92.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 55,274 | −88.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 1.37 | +40.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 3.25 | +32.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 448 | +33.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 261,000 | −89.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 2.1 | +17.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 0.38 | +34.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Japan; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Czechia leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 11 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Czechia's 391 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 123,366,734 against Czechia's 10,886,878 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Japan's armed forces personnel (2020) (261,000) is about 9.7 times Czechia's (27,000).
- Japan's military expenditure (2024) (55,274) is about 8.5 times Czechia's (6,525).
- Japan's area (377,969) is about 4.8 times Czechia's (78,871).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Czechia and Japan differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Japan records 4,435 against Czechia's 391 — a ratio of roughly 11 to one.
Where are Czechia and Japan most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 35,951 and 35,917 — a gap of only %0.1.
On how many indicators is Czechia ahead of Japan?
Czechia is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Japan on 7. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI