Japan vs Chile
Every indicator for Japan and Chile side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Chile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 19,859,921 | +521.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 357 | +1,142.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 17,995 | +99.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 757,245 | −50.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 26 | +1,144.5% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 95.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 4.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 89.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 5,105 | +982.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 1.58 | −13.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 5.84 | −44.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 257 | +74.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 114,000 | +128.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 5.7 | −63.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 1.28 | −70.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Chile; 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 Chile leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 12 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 326 against Chile's 26 — roughly 12 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Chile's 357 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 55,274 against Chile's 5,105 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Japan's population (2025) (123,366,734) is about 6.2 times Chile's (19,859,921).
- Chile's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.28) is about 3.4 times Japan's (0.38).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Japan and Chile differ most?
In population density. Japan records 326 against Chile's 26 — a ratio of roughly 12 to one.
Where are Japan and Chile most alike?
In military expenditure as a share of gdp, at 1.58 and 1.37 — a gap of only %15.
On how many indicators is Japan ahead of Chile?
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Chile 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