Lebanon vs Japan

Comprehensive comparison of economic, demographic and social indicators

Key Indicators

IndicatorLebanonJapanYear
GDP (nominal)$20.08B$4.03T2023
GDP per capita$3,478$32,4872023
Population5.8M124.0M2024
GDP growth rate-0.76%0.10%2023
Inflation rate45.24%2.74%2024
Unemployment rate10.98%2.45%2023
Life expectancy77.8 years84.0 years2023
Surface area (sq. km)10,450 km2377,969 km22023
Green highlighting indicates the stronger value for each indicator. Source: World Bank Open Data.

Lebanon vs Japan: Analysis

Japan has a larger economy than Lebanon, with a nominal GDP roughly 200.6 times greater based on 2023 data. Lebanon recorded a GDP of $20.08B, while Japan stood at $4.03T.

In terms of GDP per capita, Japan leads over Lebanon. Lebanon has a per capita output of $3,478, compared to $32,487 for Japan.

Japan has a larger population than Lebanon. Lebanon is home to approximately 5.8M people, while Japan has about 124.0M.

By surface area, Japan is the larger country. Lebanon covers 10,450 km2, and Japan spans 377,969 km2.

Life expectancy is higher in Japan: 77.8 years in Lebanon versus 84.0 years in Japan. Japan has the lower unemployment rate (Lebanon: 10.98%, Japan: 2.45%). Inflation stands at 45.24% in Lebanon and 2.74% in Japan.

These figures are drawn from World Bank Open Data and reflect the most recent available reporting year for each indicator. For historical trends and additional indicators, explore the individual country profiles on NationStat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has a larger GDP, Lebanon or Japan?

Japan has the larger GDP. Lebanon has a GDP of $20.08B (2023), while Japan has $4.03T (2024). Source: World Bank.

What is the population difference between Lebanon and Japan?

The population difference is approximately 118.2M. Lebanon has 5.8M people (2024), and Japan has 124.0M (2024). Source: World Bank.

Is Lebanon richer than Japan?

By GDP per capita, Japan is wealthier. Lebanon has a GDP per capita of $3,478 (2023), compared to $32,487 for Japan (2024). Source: World Bank.

Which country has higher life expectancy, Lebanon or Japan?

Japan has higher life expectancy. Lebanon: 77.8 years (2023), Japan: 84.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.

Which country is bigger, Lebanon or Japan?

Japan is larger by area. Lebanon covers 10,450 km2, while Japan covers 377,969 km2. Source: World Bank.