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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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India’s population is about 11.7× that of Japan, a difference of 1,326,960,420.
India’s surface area is 770% larger than that of Japan, a difference of 2,909,291 km².
India’s population density is 35% higher than that of Japan, a difference of 113 /km².
Japan’s nominal GDP is 3.0% larger than that of India, a difference of $117.71 billion.
Japan’s GDP per capita is about 12.1× that of India, a difference of $29,792.
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New Delhi
Tokyo
1,450,935,791
123,975,371
3,287,260 km²
377,969 km²
441 /km²
328 /km²
$3.91 trillion · 2024
$4.03 trillion · 2024
$2,695 · 2024
$32,487 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Eastern Asia
Indian rupee · INR · ₹
Japanese yen · JPY · ¥
Indian
Japanese
+91
+81
.in
.jp
IN / IND
JP / JPN
Asia/Kolkata
Asia/Tokyo
भारत
日本
| Measure | India | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Tokyo |
| Population | 1,450,935,791 | 123,975,371 |
| Surface area | 3,287,260 km² | 377,969 km² |
| Population density | 441 /km² | 328 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.91 trillion · 2024 | $4.03 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,695 · 2024 | $32,487 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Indian rupee · INR · ₹ | Japanese yen · JPY · ¥ |
| Nationality | Indian | Japanese |
| Phone code | +91 | +81 |
| Internet domain | .in | .jp |
| ISO codes | IN / IND | JP / JPN |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata | Asia/Tokyo |
| Native name | भारत | 日本 |
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India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.
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Full Japan profile →The capital of India is New Delhi.
India has a recorded population of approximately 1,450,935,791 people.
India covers an area of about 3,287,260 km².
India has a population density of roughly 441 /km² (people per square kilometre).
India has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.91 trillion as of 2024.
India has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,695.
India uses the Indian rupee (INR), with the symbol ₹.
India is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of India is भारत.
People from India are referred to as Indian.
The international dialing code for India is +91.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for India is .in.
India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.
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.