At a glance
Russia vs Japan: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Russia |  Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 143,296,629 | 122,223,776 | Russia 1.2× |
| Population growth rate % per year | -0.2 | -0.6 | +0.3 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 8.42026 | 323.42026 | -315 |
| Surface area km² | 17,125,1902023 | 377,9692023 | Russia 45× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 8.42024 | 5.72024 | +2.7 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 12.42024 | 13.32024 | -0.9 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | +2.3 | +1.1 | +1.2 |
| Urban population % of population | 75.32025 | 92.32025 | -17 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 86.4 | 95.1 | -8.7 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 73.42024 | 842024 | -10.6 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 1.422024 | 1.152024 | +0.27 |
| Median age years | 40.7 | 50.2 | -9.5 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 3.9 | 1.6 | +2.3 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 172025 | 11.22025 | +5.8 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 17.82025 | 302025 | -12.2 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $2.56T2025 | $4.44T2025 | Japan 1.7× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $17,8472025 | $35,9512025 | Japan 2× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 2.12025 | 2.52025 | -0.3 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 8.72025 | 3.22025 | +5.5 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 2,009.22024 | 972.32024 | Russia 2.1× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 13.982024 | 7.842024 | +6.14 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 5,4982023 | 3,0062024 | Russia 1.8× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 3.52021 | 8.82021 | -5.3 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 49.82023 | 68.42023 | -18.6 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 29,8952022 | 3,4372022 | Russia 8.7× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 1.52022 | 18.52022 | -17 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 94.42024 | 85.52024 | +8.8 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 186.12024 | 178.42023 | +7.7 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Russia minus Japan for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Russia compared with Japan
Russia has a live population of about 143,296,629 (#9 in the world) and Japan about 122,223,776 (#12), so Russia has 1.2 times as many people as Japan. Russia is growing at -0.2% a year and Japan at -0.6%.
By area Russia is larger: 17,125,190 km² against 377,969 km², which gives population densities of 8.4 people per km² in Russia and 323.4 in Japan.
Russia's economy is worth $2.56T (2025) and Japan's $4.44T (2025); per person that is $17,847 in Russia versus $35,951 in Japan, so the average Japan resident produces 2 times as much.
Life expectancy is 73.4 years in Russia and 84 in Japan; women have 1.4 children on average in Russia compared with 1.2 in Japan; the median age is 40.7 versus 50.2 years.
75.3% of Russia's people live in cities against 92.3% in Japan; 94.4% use the internet in Russia and 85.5% in Japan; CO₂ emissions per person are 14 t in Russia and 7.8 t in Japan.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Russia or Japan?
By population Russia is bigger: 143,296,629 people versus 122,223,776 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Russia is larger (17,125,190 km² vs 377,969 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Russia or Japan?
Japan: GDP of $4,435,162,999,977 versus $2,561,310,169,359 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Russia or Japan?
Life expectancy at birth is 73.4 years in Russia and 84 years in Japan, a difference of 10.6 years in favour of Japan.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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