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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Japan is 521.2% higher than Chile.
- On gdp (nominal), Japan is 1,142.3% higher than Chile.
- On gdp per capita, Japan is 99.8% higher than Chile.
JapanChile
The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
Related comparisons
Other comparisons involving Japan or Chile.
Japan profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Chile profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI