East Asia & Pacific
Japan Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
124.0M
As of 2024
YoY Change
-0.4%
2023 → 2024
Record High
128.1M
Recorded in 2010
Record Low
93.2M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
126.0M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Analysis
Japan's population has been declining due to low birth rates and an aging population. The current population of 123,975,000 people in 2024 reflects this trend. The Japanese government has implemented policies to address the issue, but the population is expected to continue declining in the coming years.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 124.0M | 541K | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 124.5M | 608K | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 125.1M | 557K | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 125.7M | 579K | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 126.3M | 372K | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 126.6M | 178K | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 126.8M | 161K | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 127.0M | 104K | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 127.1M | 65K | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 127.1M | 135K | -0.1% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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