Key Indicators
| Indicator | 日本 | 米国 | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | $4.03T | $28.75T | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $32,487 | $84,534 | 2024 |
| Population | 124.0M | 340.1M | 2024 |
| GDP growth rate | 0.10% | 2.79% | 2024 |
| Inflation rate | 2.74% | 2.95% | 2024 |
| Unemployment rate | 2.45% | 4.20% | 2025 |
| Life expectancy | 84.0 years | 78.4 years | 2023 |
| Surface area (sq. km) | 377,969 km2 | 9,831,510 km2 | 2023 |
日本 vs 米国: Analysis
米国 has a larger economy than 日本, with a nominal GDP roughly 7.1 times greater based on 2024 data. 日本 recorded a GDP of $4.03T, while 米国 stood at $28.75T.
In terms of GDP per capita, 米国 leads over 日本. 日本 has a per capita output of $32,487, compared to $84,534 for 米国.
米国 has a larger population than 日本. 日本 is home to approximately 124.0M people, while 米国 has about 340.1M.
By surface area, 米国 is the larger country. 日本 covers 377,969 km2, and 米国 spans 9,831,510 km2.
Life expectancy is higher in 日本: 84.0 years in 日本 versus 78.4 years in 米国. 日本 has the lower unemployment rate (日本: 2.45%, 米国: 4.20%). Inflation stands at 2.74% in 日本 and 2.95% in 米国.
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, 日本 or 米国?
米国 has the larger GDP. 日本 has a GDP of $4.03T (2024), while 米国 has $28.75T (2024). Source: World Bank.
What is the population difference between 日本 and 米国?
The population difference is approximately 216.1M. 日本 has 124.0M people (2024), and 米国 has 340.1M (2024). Source: World Bank.
Is 日本 richer than 米国?
By GDP per capita, 米国 is wealthier. 日本 has a GDP per capita of $32,487 (2024), compared to $84,534 for 米国 (2024). Source: World Bank.
Which country has higher life expectancy, 日本 or 米国?
日本 has higher life expectancy. 日本: 84.0 years (2023), 米国: 78.4 years (2023). Source: World Bank.
Which country is bigger, 日本 or 米国?
米国 is larger by area. 日本 covers 377,969 km2, while 米国 covers 9,831,510 km2. Source: World Bank.