What is the population of Japan?

The population of Japan is projected to reach approximately 122,427,731 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Japan?

Life expectancy at birth in Japan is projected to be 85.1 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Japan?

The total fertility rate in Japan is projected to be 1.23 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Japan?

The median age in Japan is projected to be 50.2 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Japan?

Japan's population is projected to be 11.0% children (0-14 years), 58.8% working age (15-64 years), and 30.2% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Japan?

Japan's GDP is $4.38 trillion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Japan?

The GDP per capita in Japan is $59,207 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Japan?

The inflation rate in Japan is 2.2% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the unemployment rate in Japan?

The unemployment rate in Japan is 2.5%, which is relatively low as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Japan

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26 April 2026
IMF WEO 2026 update

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,042

Deaths today

4,279

Net migration today

352

As of today, Japan has approximately 122,427,731 people. Estimated births today: 2,042; deaths: 4,279.

Watch Japan's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(135)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Tōkyō (Tokyo)★ Capital	Tokyo	33.34M	5,148	6,476
2	Osaka	Ōsaka	12.85M	2,225	5,778
3	Nagoya	Aichi	7.12M	1,975	3,603
4	Fukuoka	Fukuoka	2.21M	449	4,931
5	Sapporo	Hokkaidō	1.96M	346	5,655
6	Sendai	Miyagi	1.25M	299	4,181
7	Kitakyushu	Fukuoka	1.20M	375	3,203
8	Hiroshima	Hiroshima	1.18M	336	3,508
9	Naha	Okinawa	1.06M	312	3,396
10	Nara	Nara	983.5K	344	2,862
11	Okayama	Okayama	812.2K	314	2,583
12	Kumamoto	Kumamoto	638.0K	166	3,843
13	Otsu	Shiga	556.7K	170	3,275
14	Kanazawa	Ishikawa	529.9K	170	3,114
15	Himeji	Hyōgo	491.1K	201	2,446
16	Kagoshima	Kagoshima	481.4K	138	3,494
17	Toyohashi	Aichi	439.8K	169	2,605
18	Matsuyama	Ehime	432.3K	137	3,151
19	Takasaki [Maebashi]	Gunma	430.7K	173	2,489
20	Niigata	Niigata	419.9K	141	2,978
21	Numazu	Shizuoka	372.3K	110	3,397
22	Oita	Ōita	370.3K	144	2,572
23	Fukuyama	Hiroshima	353.2K	130	2,717
24	Utsunomiya	Tochigi	352.0K	105	3,352
25	Takamatsu	Kagawa	334.9K	157	2,138
26	Yokkaichi	Mie	330.9K	158	2,095
27	Shizuoka	Shizuoka	326.6K	130	2,513
28	Nagasaki	Nagasaki	307.4K	75	4,098
29	Asahikawa	Hokkaidō	297.1K	92	3,229
30	Hamamatsu	Shizuoka	281.0K	142	1,979

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Japan?: The population of Japan is projected to reach approximately 122,427,731 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Japan?: Life expectancy at birth in Japan is projected to be 85.1 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Japan?: The total fertility rate in Japan is projected to be 1.23 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Japan?: The median age in Japan is projected to be 50.2 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Japan?: Japan's population is projected to be 11.0% children (0-14 years), 58.8% working age (15-64 years), and 30.2% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Japan?: Japan's GDP is $4.38 trillion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Japan?: The GDP per capita in Japan is $59,207 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Japan?: The inflation rate in Japan is 2.2% as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the unemployment rate in Japan?: The unemployment rate in Japan is 2.5%, which is relatively low as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Latest Glimpse

All posts →

26 April 2026
IMF WEO 2026 update

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,042

Deaths today

4,279

Net migration today

352

As of today, Japan has approximately 122,427,731 people. Estimated births today: 2,042; deaths: 4,279.

Watch Japan's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(135)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Tōkyō (Tokyo)★ Capital	Tokyo	33.34M	5,148	6,476
2	Osaka	Ōsaka	12.85M	2,225	5,778
3	Nagoya	Aichi	7.12M	1,975	3,603
4	Fukuoka	Fukuoka	2.21M	449	4,931
5	Sapporo	Hokkaidō	1.96M	346	5,655
6	Sendai	Miyagi	1.25M	299	4,181
7	Kitakyushu	Fukuoka	1.20M	375	3,203
8	Hiroshima	Hiroshima	1.18M	336	3,508
9	Naha	Okinawa	1.06M	312	3,396
10	Nara	Nara	983.5K	344	2,862
11	Okayama	Okayama	812.2K	314	2,583
12	Kumamoto	Kumamoto	638.0K	166	3,843
13	Otsu	Shiga	556.7K	170	3,275
14	Kanazawa	Ishikawa	529.9K	170	3,114
15	Himeji	Hyōgo	491.1K	201	2,446
16	Kagoshima	Kagoshima	481.4K	138	3,494
17	Toyohashi	Aichi	439.8K	169	2,605
18	Matsuyama	Ehime	432.3K	137	3,151
19	Takasaki [Maebashi]	Gunma	430.7K	173	2,489
20	Niigata	Niigata	419.9K	141	2,978
21	Numazu	Shizuoka	372.3K	110	3,397
22	Oita	Ōita	370.3K	144	2,572
23	Fukuyama	Hiroshima	353.2K	130	2,717
24	Utsunomiya	Tochigi	352.0K	105	3,352
25	Takamatsu	Kagawa	334.9K	157	2,138
26	Yokkaichi	Mie	330.9K	158	2,095
27	Shizuoka	Shizuoka	326.6K	130	2,513
28	Nagasaki	Nagasaki	307.4K	75	4,098
29	Asahikawa	Hokkaidō	297.1K	92	3,229
30	Hamamatsu	Shizuoka	281.0K	142	1,979

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Japan?: The population of Japan is projected to reach approximately 122,427,731 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Japan?: Life expectancy at birth in Japan is projected to be 85.1 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Japan?: The total fertility rate in Japan is projected to be 1.23 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Japan?: The median age in Japan is projected to be 50.2 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Japan?: Japan's population is projected to be 11.0% children (0-14 years), 58.8% working age (15-64 years), and 30.2% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Japan?: Japan's GDP is $4.38 trillion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Japan?: The GDP per capita in Japan is $59,207 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Japan?: The inflation rate in Japan is 2.2% as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the unemployment rate in Japan?: The unemployment rate in Japan is 2.5%, which is relatively low as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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