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Japan: key facts and figures
Japan has 123.8 million people, Japanese as an official language, The Yen and 18 public holidays a year. It ranks 2nd of 192 countries for life expectancy.
123.8 millionpeople
JPYcurrency
Japaneseofficial language
+81calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Japan differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
123.8 millionPopulation
- Annual change-0.44%
- Fertility rate1.15 per woman#187
- Aged 65 and over29.3%#3
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$35,951Output per person
- Total economy$4.44 trillion#4
- Real growth+1.2%#154
- Inflation3.2%#88
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.925Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.845#20
- Life expectancy84.7 years#2
- Mean schooling12.7 years#26
Currency
what money is used and its official code
The YenCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeJPY
- CapitalTokyo
Languages
which languages hold official status
JapaneseOfficial languages
- Text directionLTR + Vertical
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type BPlug types
- Mains voltage100 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+81
- Time zoneAsia/Tokyo
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
18Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 12Coming of Age Day
- Feb 11National Foundation Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
85.5%Internet use
- E-government index0.935#13
- Global rank#13
Education
how the school system is structured
9 yearsCompulsory education
- Primary students5.812m
- University students2.972m
- Tertiary attainment66%
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
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- Detailed informationAvailable on the full page
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