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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Japan is 491.9% higher than Kazakhstan.
- On gdp (nominal), Japan is 1,349.3% higher than Kazakhstan.
- On gdp per capita, Japan is 144.7% higher than Kazakhstan.
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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