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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
Safely managed drinking water
98.7%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Japan2024 · 98.7%
024.6849.3674.0598.731960199320252000: 97.9%2001: 97.9%2002: 97.9%2003: 97.9%2004: 97.9%2005: 97.9%2006: 98%2007: 98%2008: 98%2009: 98.1%2010: 98.1%2011: 98.2%2012: 98.2%2013: 98.3%2014: 98.3%2015: 98.4%2016: 98.4%2017: 98.5%2018: 98.5%2019: 98.5%2020: 98.6%2021: 98.6%2022: 98.7%2023: 98.7%2024: 98.7%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Japan in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Tokyo
Country code
JPN

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