Japan vs Egypt
Every indicator for Japan and Egypt side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Egypt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 118,365,995 | +4.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 365 | +1,115.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 3,086 | +1,065.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 71.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 1,001,450 | −62.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 118 | +176.1% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | 24.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 74.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 6.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 14.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 42.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 2,396 | +2,206.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 0.67 | +104.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 2.93 | +10.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 20 | +2,113.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 836,000 | −68.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 7.1 | −70.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 2.76 | −86.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Egypt; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Japan is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Egypt leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 23 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 55,274 against Egypt's 2,396 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 448 against Egypt's 20 — roughly 22 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Egypt's 365 — roughly 12 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 35,951 against Egypt's 3,086 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Egypt's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.76) is about 7.3 times Japan's (0.38).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Japan and Egypt differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Japan records 55,274 against Egypt's 2,396 — a ratio of roughly 23 to one.
Where are Japan and Egypt most alike?
In population (2025), at 123,366,734 and 118,365,995 — a gap of only %4.2.
On how many indicators is Japan ahead of Egypt?
Japan is higher on 8 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Egypt on 4. 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