Japan vs Nigeria
Every indicator for Japan and Nigeria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Nigeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 237,527,782 | −48.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 291 | +1,424.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 1,224 | +2,837.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 54.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 923,770 | −59.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 257 | +26.9% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | 17.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 41.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 3.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 23.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 63.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 1,133 | +4,778.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 0.56 | +144.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 3.07 | +5.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 5 | +9,293.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 223,000 | +17.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 0.9 | +125.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 0.23 | +65.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Nigeria; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Japan is 48.1% lower than Nigeria.
- On gdp (nominal), Japan is 1,424.1% higher than Nigeria.
- On gdp per capita, Japan is 2,837.2% higher than Nigeria.
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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