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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Japan

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population123.37M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$4.44T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$35.95K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth842024 · yearsInternet use85.5%2024 · % of populationForest area68.4%2023 · % of land area
Access to electricity
100%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Japan2024 · 100%
02550751001960199320251990: 100%1991: 100%1992: 100%1993: 100%1994: 100%1995: 100%1996: 100%1997: 100%1998: 100%1999: 100%2000: 100%2001: 100%2002: 100%2003: 100%2004: 100%2005: 100%2006: 100%2007: 100%2008: 100%2009: 100%2010: 100%2011: 100%2012: 100%2013: 100%2014: 100%2015: 100%2016: 100%2017: 100%2018: 100%2019: 100%2020: 100%2021: 100%2022: 100%2023: 100%2024: 100%

Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

Country context

Japan in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Tokyo
Country code
JPN

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