Japan's population is projected to be 77,990,635 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 122,427,731 | -0.52% | 12 |
| 2025 | 123,103,479 | -0.51% | 12 |
| 2020 | 126,304,543 | -0.31% | 11 |
| 2019 | 126,699,424 | -0.17% | 10 |
| 2018 | 126,913,432 | -0.12% | 10 |
| 2017 | 127,064,690 | -0.07% | 10 |
| 2015 | 127,275,872 | -0.14% | 10 |
| 2010 | 128,185,275 | 0.04% | 10 |
| 2005 | 127,913,330 | 0.14% | 10 |
| 2000 | 127,027,789 | 0.21% | 9 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 122,427,731 | -0.52% | 12 |
| 2032 | 118,114,140 | -0.6% | 15 |
| 2037 | 114,377,401 | -0.64% | 15 |
| 2042 | 110,692,357 | -0.65% | 15 |
| 2047 | 107,157,970 | -0.65% | 17 |
| 2052 | 103,778,130 | -0.64% | 17 |
| 2057 | 100,304,740 | -0.68% | 18 |
| 2062 | 96,600,090 | -0.75% | 20 |
| 2067 | 92,812,404 | -0.8% | 23 |
| 2072 | 89,235,968 | -0.78% | 25 |
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Tokyo has a metropolitan area population of 10,316,210, comprising 8.43%% of Japan's total population.
As of 2026, Japan has a total population of 122,427,731, ranking as the 12th most populous nation in the world.
Japan has a net population change of approximately -1,886 people per day, driven by 2,042 births, 4,280 deaths, and net immigration of 352 people.
Japan represents 1.53% of the total global population and 2.45% of Asia's population.
Japan has a population density of 335.8 people per km² (approximately 869.8 per mi²), making it the 39th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 85.61% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Japan is Japanese (97.5%) , followed by Other (1.5%) .
As of 2026, Shintoism is the largest religion in Japan, comprising 69% of the population.
