Japan vs Mexico: Population

Japan
107,155
in 2030
Mexico
106,708
in 2030
Japan rank
10th
Mexico rank
11th

Population over time

  • Japan
  • Mexico
025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k199020102030

How they compare

Japan currently reports 107,155 against 106,708 in Mexico, a difference of 447.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.

Japan ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 11th of 188 countries.

Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Japan Mexico Difference Ahead
1990s 105,257 56,997 48,259 Japan
2000s 110,071 71,290 38,781 Japan
2010s 111,017 86,383 24,634 Japan
2020s 109,346 99,523 9,823 Japan
2030s 107,155 106,708 447 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Japan or Mexico?
Japan, at 107,155 against 106,708 in Mexico as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Japan and Mexico?
447, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Mexico?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Japan and Mexico rank globally for population?
Japan ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 11th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.