Morocco vs Japan
Every indicator for Morocco and Japan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Morocco | Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 38,430,770 | 123,366,734 | −68.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 182 | 4,435 | −95.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 4,672 | 35,951 | −87.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 446,550 | 377,969 | +18.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 86 | 326 | −73.6% |
| Median age (years) | — | 49.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.2 | 85.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.0 | 2.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 3.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.1 | 92.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,518 | 55,274 | −90.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.52 | 1.37 | +156.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.67 | 3.25 | +228.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 144 | 448 | −68.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 246,000 | 261,000 | −5.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.4 | 2.1 | +202.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.07 | 0.38 | +444.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Morocco relative to Japan; a positive value favors Morocco. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Morocco leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 24 times; they are closest on armed forces personnel (2020).
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Morocco's 182 — roughly 24 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 55,274 against Morocco's 5,518 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Japan's gdp per capita (35,951) is about 7.7 times Morocco's (4,672).
- Morocco's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.07) is about 5.4 times Japan's (0.38).
- Japan's population density (326) is about 3.8 times Morocco's (86).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Morocco and Japan differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Japan records 4,435 against Morocco's 182 — a ratio of roughly 24 to one.
Where are Morocco and Japan most alike?
In armed forces personnel (2020), at 261,000 and 246,000 — a gap of only %6.1.
On how many indicators is Morocco ahead of Japan?
Morocco 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