Population
Japan is higher
Japan records 123,975,371, about 35.2× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Mongolia is higher
Mongolia records 1,564,116 km², about 4.14× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Japan is higher
Japan records $4.03 trillion, about 169.3× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇯🇵 Japan123,975,371
🇲🇳 Mongolia3,524,788
Japan’s population is about 35.2× that of Mongolia, a difference of 120,450,583.
Surface area
🇯🇵 Japan377,969 km²
🇲🇳 Mongolia1,564,116 km²
Mongolia’s surface area is 314% larger than that of Japan, a difference of 1,186,146 km².
Population density
🇯🇵 Japan328 /km²
🇲🇳 Mongolia2.3 /km²
Japan’s population density is about 146× that of Mongolia, a difference of 326 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇯🇵 Japan$4.03 trillion · 2024
🇲🇳 Mongolia$23.79 billion · 2024
Japan’s nominal GDP is about 169× that of Mongolia, a difference of $4.00 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇯🇵 Japan$32,487 · 2024
🇲🇳 Mongolia$6,751 · 2024
Japan’s GDP per capita is 381% higher than that of Mongolia, a difference of $25,736.
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
Tokyo
Ulan Bator
Population
123,975,371
3,524,788
Surface area
377,969 km²
1,564,116 km²
Population density
328 /km²
2.3 /km²
Nominal GDP
$4.03 trillion · 2024
$23.79 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$32,487 · 2024
$6,751 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Currency
Japanese yen · JPY · ¥
Mongolian tögrög · MNT · ₮
Nationality
Japanese
Mongolian
Phone code
+81
+976
Internet domain
.jp
.mn
ISO codes
JP / JPN
MN / MNG
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Asia/Choibalsan, Asia/Hovd (+1 more)
Native name
日本
Монгол улс
| Measure | Japan | Mongolia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tokyo | Ulan Bator |
| Population | 123,975,371 | 3,524,788 |
| Surface area | 377,969 km² | 1,564,116 km² |
| Population density | 328 /km² | 2.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.03 trillion · 2024 | $23.79 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $32,487 · 2024 | $6,751 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Japanese yen · JPY · ¥ | Mongolian tögrög · MNT · ₮ |
| Nationality | Japanese | Mongolian |
| Phone code | +81 | +976 |
| Internet domain | .jp | .mn |
| ISO codes | JP / JPN | MN / MNG |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo | Asia/Choibalsan, Asia/Hovd (+1 more) |
| Native name | 日本 | Монгол улс |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
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Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, renowned for its vast steppes and strong nomadic heritage.
Full Mongolia profile →Japan & Mongolia: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator.
What is the population of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a recorded population of approximately 3,524,788 people.
How big is Mongolia?
Mongolia covers an area of about 1,564,116 km².
What is the population density of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a population density of roughly 2.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.79 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,751.
What currency is used in Mongolia?
Mongolia uses the Mongolian tögrög (MNT), with the symbol ₮.
Where is Mongolia located?
Mongolia is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Mongolia?
The native name of Mongolia is Монгол улс.
What are people from Mongolia called?
People from Mongolia are referred to as Mongolian.
What is the phone calling code for Mongolia?
The international dialing code for Mongolia is +976.
What is the internet domain for Mongolia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mongolia is .mn.
What time zone is Mongolia in?
Mongolia spans 3 time zones including Asia/Choibalsan, Asia/Hovd, Asia/Ulaanbaatar.
What is Mongolia known for?
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, renowned for its vast steppes and strong nomadic heritage.