Japan vs Poland
Every indicator for Japan and Poland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 36,435,861 | +238.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 1,035 | +328.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 28,420 | +26.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 78.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 313,930 | +20.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 116 | +181.2% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | 42.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 88.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 60.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 38,001 | +45.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 4.15 | −67.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 8.47 | −61.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 1,043 | −57.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 189,000 | +38.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 5.2 | −59.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 1.04 | −63.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Poland; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Japan is 238.6% higher than Poland.
- On gdp (nominal), Japan is 328.5% higher than Poland.
- On gdp per capita, Japan is 26.5% higher than Poland.
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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