Japan vs Qatar
Every indicator for Japan and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 2,972,215 | +4,050.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 216 | +1,953.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 72,525 | −50.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 11,490 | +3,189.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 259 | +26.2% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 55,274 | 15,412 | +258.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 6.50 | −78.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 26.88 | −87.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 5,185 | −91.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 22,000 | +1,086.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 7.4 | −71.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 1.07 | −64.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Qatar; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Japan is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Qatar on 6. The widest separation is in population (2025) (about 42×); they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 123,366,734 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — roughly 42 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 377,969 against Qatar's 11,490 — roughly 33 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Qatar's 216 — roughly 21 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 261,000 against Qatar's 22,000 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Qatar stands at 5,185 against Japan's 448 — roughly 12 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Japan and Qatar differ most?
In population (2025). Japan records 123,366,734 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — a ratio of roughly 42 to one.
Where are Japan and Qatar most alike?
In population density, at 326 and 259 — a gap of only %26.
On how many indicators is Japan ahead of Qatar?
Japan is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Qatar on 6. 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