Japan vs Peru
Every indicator for Japan and Peru side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Peru | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 34,576,665 | +256.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 335 | +1,223.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 9,684 | +271.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 1,285,216 | −70.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 27 | +1,113.2% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 82.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 5.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 85.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 2,565 | +2,054.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 0.91 | +50.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 4.06 | −20.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 74 | +504.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 158,000 | +65.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 4.6 | −53.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 0.94 | −59.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Peru; 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 Peru leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 22 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 55,274 against Peru's 2,565 — roughly 22 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Peru's 335 — roughly 13 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 326 against Peru's 27 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Japan's military expenditure per capita (448) is about 6.0 times Peru's (74).
- Japan's gdp per capita (35,951) is about 3.7 times Peru's (9,684).
Frequently asked questions
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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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