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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Japan’s population is 48% larger than that of Germany, a difference of 40,458,778.
Japan’s surface area is 5.7% larger than that of Germany, a difference of 20,289 km².
Japan’s population density is 40% higher than that of Germany, a difference of 94.5 /km².
Germany’s nominal GDP is 16% larger than that of Japan, a difference of $658.00 billion.
Germany’s GDP per capita is 73% higher than that of Japan, a difference of $23,617.
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Berlin
Tokyo
83,516,593
123,975,371
357,680 km²
377,969 km²
233 /km²
328 /km²
$4.69 trillion · 2024
$4.03 trillion · 2024
$56,104 · 2024
$32,487 · 2024
Europe
Asia
Western Europe
Eastern Asia
Euro · EUR · €
Japanese yen · JPY · ¥
German
Japanese
+49
+81
.de
.jp
DE / DEU
JP / JPN
Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen
Asia/Tokyo
Deutschland
日本
| Measure | Germany | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Berlin | Tokyo |
| Population | 83,516,593 | 123,975,371 |
| Surface area | 357,680 km² | 377,969 km² |
| Population density | 233 /km² | 328 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.69 trillion · 2024 | $4.03 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $56,104 · 2024 | $32,487 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Japanese yen · JPY · ¥ |
| Nationality | German | Japanese |
| Phone code | +49 | +81 |
| Internet domain | .de | .jp |
| ISO codes | DE / DEU | JP / JPN |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen | Asia/Tokyo |
| Native name | Deutschland | 日本 |
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Germany, a nation famed for its blend of tradition and innovation, stands as a cultural and economic beacon in the heart of Europe.
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Germany has a recorded population of approximately 83,516,593 people.
Germany covers an area of about 357,680 km².
Germany has a population density of roughly 233 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Germany has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.69 trillion as of 2024.
Germany has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,104.
Germany uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Germany is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Germany is Deutschland.
People from Germany are referred to as German.
The international dialing code for Germany is +49.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Germany is .de.
Germany spans 2 time zones including Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen.
Germany, a nation famed for its blend of tradition and innovation, stands as a cultural and economic beacon in the heart of Europe.
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
Japan has a recorded population of approximately 123,975,371 people.
Japan covers an area of about 377,969 km².
Japan has a population density of roughly 328 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Japan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.03 trillion as of 2024.
Japan has a GDP per capita of approximately $32,487.
Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY), with the symbol ¥.
Japan is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Japan is 日本.
People from Japan are referred to as Japanese.
The international dialing code for Japan is +81.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Japan is .jp.
Japan uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
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.