Japan Population
123.4M▼ −0.6M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Japan's total population fell to 123.4 million in 2025, down from 124.0 million in 2024. The figure remains well below the all-time high of 128.1 million recorded in 2010. The series, which began in 1960, shows a long-term decline from its peak.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123.4M | 124.0M | 128.1MDec 2010 | 93.2MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 70.2% | 70.1% | 70.3% | 42.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 72.5M | 72.9M | 87.5M | 60.1M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Japan averaged 126.4M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 128.1M in Dec 2010 and a record low of 93.2M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of Japan, regardless of legal status or citizenship, excluding foreign military personnel and diplomatic staff. Data are reported annually in millions. The series spans from 1960 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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