Japan vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Japan and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 36,973,555 | +233.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 1,277 | +247.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 34,537 | +4.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 2,149,690 | −82.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 17 | +1,797.7% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 80,331 | −31.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 7.30 | −81.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 22.31 | −85.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 2,173 | −79.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 282,000 | −7.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 7.6 | −72.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 1.92 | −80.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Japan is 233.7% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), Japan is 247.3% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, Japan is 4.1% higher than Saudi Arabia.
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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