Japan vs Kazakhstan
Every indicator for Japan and Kazakhstan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Kazakhstan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 20,843,754 | +491.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 306 | +1,349.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 14,692 | +144.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 74.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 2,724,902 | −86.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 8 | +4,166.9% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | 30.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 93.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 4.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 11.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 62.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 1,209 | +4,471.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 0.43 | +218.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 1.94 | +67.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 58 | +672.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 71,000 | +267.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 3.4 | −37.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 0.74 | −48.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Kazakhstan; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Japan is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Kazakhstan leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 46 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 55,274 against Kazakhstan's 1,209 — roughly 46 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 326 against Kazakhstan's 8 — roughly 43 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Kazakhstan's 306 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Japan's military expenditure per capita (448) is about 7.7 times Kazakhstan's (58).
- Kazakhstan's area (2,724,902) is about 7.2 times Japan's (377,969).
Frequently asked questions
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