Spain vs Japan
Every indicator for Spain and Japan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 123,366,734 | −60.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 4,435 | −57.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 35,951 | +7.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 377,969 | +33.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 326 | −70.1% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 49.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 85.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 2.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 3.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 92.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 55,274 | −55.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 1.37 | +4.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 3.25 | −1.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 448 | +11.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 261,000 | −23.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 2.1 | +90.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 0.38 | +128.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Japan; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Spain is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Japan on 6. The widest separation is in population density (about 3.3×); they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Japan's population density (326) is about 3.3 times Spain's (98).
- Japan's population (2025) (123,366,734) is about 2.5 times Spain's (49,355,143).
- Japan's gdp (nominal) (4,435) is about 2.3 times Spain's (1,906).
- Spain's armed forces as a share of the labor force (0.87) is about 2.3 times Japan's (0.38).
- Japan's military expenditure (2024) (55,274) is about 2.2 times Spain's (24,615).
Frequently asked questions
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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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