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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Japan’s population is about 180× that of Macau S.A.R., a difference of 123,288,371.
Japan’s surface area is about 11,454× that of Macau S.A.R., a difference of 377,936 km².
Macau S.A.R.’s population density is about 63.5× that of Japan, a difference of 20,490 /km².
Japan’s nominal GDP is about 81.4× that of Macau S.A.R., a difference of $3.98 trillion.
Macau S.A.R.’s GDP per capita is 122% higher than that of Japan, a difference of $39,518.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Tokyo
Macao
123,975,371
687,000
377,969 km²
33 km²
328 /km²
20,818 /km²
$4.03 trillion · 2024
$49.47 billion · 2024
$32,487 · 2024
$72,005 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Japanese yen · JPY · ¥
Macanese pataca · MOP · $
Japanese
Macanese, Chinese
+81
+853
.jp
.mo
JP / JPN
MO / MAC
Asia/Tokyo
Asia/Macau
日本
澳門
| Measure | Japan | Macau S.A.R. |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tokyo | Macao |
| Population | 123,975,371 | 687,000 |
| Surface area | 377,969 km² | 33 km² |
| Population density | 328 /km² | 20,818 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.03 trillion · 2024 | $49.47 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $32,487 · 2024 | $72,005 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Japanese yen · JPY · ¥ | Macanese pataca · MOP · $ |
| Nationality | Japanese | Macanese, Chinese |
| Phone code | +81 | +853 |
| Internet domain | .jp | .mo |
| ISO codes | JP / JPN | MO / MAC |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo | Asia/Macau |
| Native name | 日本 | 澳門 |
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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 →Macau, a glittering enclave on the southern coast of China, blends centuries‑old Portuguese heritage with modern Asian dynamism, making it one of the world’s most vibrant and densely populated urban centers.
Full Macau S.A.R. profile →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.
The capital of Macau S.A.R. is Macao.
Macau S.A.R. has a recorded population of approximately 687,000 people.
Macau S.A.R. covers an area of about 33 km².
Macau S.A.R. has a population density of roughly 20,818 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Macau S.A.R. has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $49.47 billion as of 2024.
Macau S.A.R. has a GDP per capita of approximately $72,005.
Macau S.A.R. uses the Macanese pataca (MOP), with the symbol $.
Macau S.A.R. is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Macau S.A.R. is 澳門.
People from Macau S.A.R. are referred to as Macanese, Chinese.
The international dialing code for Macau S.A.R. is +853.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Macau S.A.R. is .mo.
Macau S.A.R. uses the Asia/Macau time zone.
Macau, a glittering enclave on the southern coast of China, blends centuries‑old Portuguese heritage with modern Asian dynamism, making it one of the world’s most vibrant and densely populated urban centers.