Population (UN estimates and projections) in Japan
Japan: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 107,155 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Population in Japan, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Japan recorded 107,155 for population in 2030.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Japan peaked at 111,073 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 101,162, in 1990.
That places Japan 10th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 101,162 | — |
| 1991 | 102,338 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 103,401 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 104,368 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 105,255 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 106,021 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 106,662 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 107,246 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 107,801 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 108,312 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 108,761 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 109,167 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 109,540 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 109,864 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 110,124 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 110,322 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 110,502 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 110,675 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 110,813 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 110,942 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 111,046 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 111,073 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 111,047 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 111,005 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 110,951 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 110,928 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 110,981 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 111,045 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 111,060 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 111,031 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 110,869 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 110,537 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 110,174 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 109,883 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 109,601 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 109,269 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 108,903 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 108,506 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 108,083 | -0.4% |
| 2029 | 107,631 | -0.4% |
| 2030 | 107,155 | -0.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 107,155 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,874, 22.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Japan's 107,155 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6,022, 17.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 105,257 | 101,162 | 108,312 | 10 |
| 2000s | 110,071 | 108,761 | 110,942 | 10 |
| 2010s | 111,017 | 110,928 | 111,073 | 10 |
| 2020s | 109,346 | 107,631 | 110,869 | 10 |
| 2030s | 107,155 | 107,155 | 107,155 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More gender data for Japan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 12,429 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.96 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 107,155 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.4423 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 367,041 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 384,885 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 368,886 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 386,553 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 378,555 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 396,805 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Japan?
- Population in Japan was 107,155 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 111,073 in 2011.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,162 in 1990.
- How does Japan rank for population?
- Japan ranks 10th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.