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.
At a glance
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Poland leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 4.3 times; they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Japan's gdp (nominal) (4,435) is about 4.3 times Poland's (1,035).
- Japan's population (2025) (123,366,734) is about 3.4 times Poland's (36,435,861).
- Poland's military expenditure as a share of gdp (4.15) is about 3.0 times Japan's (1.37).
- Japan's population density (326) is about 2.8 times Poland's (116).
- Poland's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.04) is about 2.7 times Japan's (0.38).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Japan and Poland differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Japan records 4,435 against Poland's 1,035 — a ratio of roughly 4.3 to one.
Where are Japan and Poland most alike?
In area, at 377,969 and 313,930 — a gap of only %20.
On how many indicators is Japan ahead of Poland?
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Poland on 5. 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