Population
China is higher
China records 1,408,975,000, about 11.4× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
China is higher
China records 9,562,910 km², about 25.3× the other value.
Nominal GDP
China is higher
China records $18.74 trillion, about 4.65× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇳 China1,408,975,000
🇯🇵 Japan123,975,371
China’s population is about 11.4× that of Japan, a difference of 1,284,999,629.
Surface area
🇨🇳 China9,562,910 km²
🇯🇵 Japan377,969 km²
China’s surface area is about 25.3× that of Japan, a difference of 9,184,941 km².
Population density
🇨🇳 China147 /km²
🇯🇵 Japan328 /km²
Japan’s population density is 123% higher than that of China, a difference of 181 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇳 China$18.74 trillion · 2024
🇯🇵 Japan$4.03 trillion · 2024
China’s nominal GDP is 365% larger than that of Japan, a difference of $14.72 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇳 China$13,303 · 2024
🇯🇵 Japan$32,487 · 2024
Japan’s GDP per capita is 144% higher than that of China, a difference of $19,184.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Beijing
Tokyo
Population
1,408,975,000
123,975,371
Surface area
9,562,910 km²
377,969 km²
Population density
147 /km²
328 /km²
Nominal GDP
$18.74 trillion · 2024
$4.03 trillion · 2024
GDP per capita
$13,303 · 2024
$32,487 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Currency
Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥
Japanese yen · JPY · ¥
Nationality
Chinese
Japanese
Phone code
+86
+81
Internet domain
.cn
.jp
ISO codes
CN / CHN
JP / JPN
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi
Asia/Tokyo
Native name
中国
日本
| Measure | China | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Beijing | Tokyo |
| Population | 1,408,975,000 | 123,975,371 |
| Surface area | 9,562,910 km² | 377,969 km² |
| Population density | 147 /km² | 328 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $18.74 trillion · 2024 | $4.03 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $13,303 · 2024 | $32,487 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥ | Japanese yen · JPY · ¥ |
| Nationality | Chinese | Japanese |
| Phone code | +86 | +81 |
| Internet domain | .cn | .jp |
| ISO codes | CN / CHN | JP / JPN |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi | Asia/Tokyo |
| Native name | 中国 | 日本 |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout China
China, the world's most populous nation and a cradle of ancient civilization, stretches across East Asia with a tapestry of bustling megacities, timeless landscapes, and a rapidly evolving society that balances tradition and modernity.
Full China profile →About Japan
Japan, an island nation where ancient traditions meet cutting‑edge technology, captivates visitors with its harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural depth, and urban dynamism.
Full Japan profile →China & Japan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
What is the population of China?
China has a recorded population of approximately 1,408,975,000 people.
How big is China?
China covers an area of about 9,562,910 km².
What is the population density of China?
China has a population density of roughly 147 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of China?
China has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $18.74 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of China?
China has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,303.
What currency is used in China?
China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY), with the symbol ¥.
Where is China located?
China is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of China?
The native name of China is 中国.
What are people from China called?
People from China are referred to as Chinese.
What is the phone calling code for China?
The international dialing code for China is +86.
What is the internet domain for China?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for China is .cn.
What time zone is China in?
China spans 2 time zones including Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi.
What is China known for?
China, the world's most populous nation and a cradle of ancient civilization, stretches across East Asia with a tapestry of bustling megacities, timeless landscapes, and a rapidly evolving society that balances tradition and modernity.
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
What is the population of Japan?
Japan has a recorded population of approximately 123,975,371 people.
How big is Japan?
Japan covers an area of about 377,969 km².
What is the population density of Japan?
Japan has a population density of roughly 328 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Japan?
Japan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.03 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Japan?
Japan has a GDP per capita of approximately $32,487.
What currency is used in Japan?
Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY), with the symbol ¥.
Where is Japan located?
Japan is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Japan?
The native name of Japan is 日本.
What are people from Japan called?
People from Japan are referred to as Japanese.
What is the phone calling code for Japan?
The international dialing code for Japan is +81.
What is the internet domain for Japan?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Japan is .jp.
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What is Japan known for?
Japan, an island nation where ancient traditions meet cutting‑edge technology, captivates visitors with its harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural depth, and urban dynamism.