Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Japan
Japan: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was 6.06 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Japan, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Japan recorded 6.06 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of up 125.8% on the previous year and up 163.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 60.13 % change on previous year in 1967 and was at its lowest, -177.03 % change on previous year, in 2005.
That places Japan 59th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -5.49 % change on previous year | -13.9 % change on previous year | 16.51 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 3 % change on previous year | -31.73 % change on previous year | 60.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.83 % change on previous year | -10.94 % change on previous year | 10.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -8.74 % change on previous year | -14.76 % change on previous year | -3.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -7.47 % change on previous year | -27.08 % change on previous year | 18.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -39.08 % change on previous year | -177.03 % change on previous year | 27.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -19.29 % change on previous year | -54.5 % change on previous year | -6.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -9.21 % change on previous year | -23.49 % change on previous year | 6.06 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More population data for Japan
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.501 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.83 million (2100)
- Population density 210.83 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.501 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2372 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.5891 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 103,784 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.5888 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.15 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 29,068 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Japan?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Japan was 6.06 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 60.13 % change on previous year in 1967.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -177.03 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Japan rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Japan ranks 59th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.