Japan vs Colombia
Every indicator for Japan and Colombia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Colombia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 53,425,635 | +130.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 457 | +870.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 8,562 | +319.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 1,140,619 | −66.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 47 | +596.8% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 79.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 8.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 5.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 15,096 | +266.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 3.36 | −59.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 10.12 | −67.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 283 | +58.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 428,000 | −39.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 8.0 | −73.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 1.70 | −77.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Colombia; 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, Colombia on 6. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal) (about 9.7×); they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Japan's gdp (nominal) (4,435) is about 9.7 times Colombia's (457).
- Japan's population density (326) is about 7.0 times Colombia's (47).
- Colombia's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.70) is about 4.5 times Japan's (0.38).
- Japan's gdp per capita (35,951) is about 4.2 times Colombia's (8,562).
- Colombia's armed forces per 1,000 people (8.0) is about 3.8 times Japan's (2.1).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Japan and Colombia differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Japan records 4,435 against Colombia's 457 — a ratio of roughly 9.7 to one.
Where are Japan and Colombia most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 448 and 283 — a gap of only %59.
On how many indicators is Japan ahead of Colombia?
Japan is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Colombia 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