Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Japan
Japan: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.5126 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.5126 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 6.5%
World rank
203rd
of 233 countries
All-time high
1.29 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-0.5633 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Japan, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Japan recorded -0.5126 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 154.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 1.29 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -0.5633 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Japan ranks 203rd of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Japan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1977 | 0.9785 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1978 | 0.8934 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1979 | 0.8425 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1980 | 0.7782 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1981 | 0.6467 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 1982 | 0.4278 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1983 | 0.3992 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1984 | 0.3759 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1985 | 0.3495 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 0.3947 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 1987 | 0.4906 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 1988 | 0.4603 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 0.414 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1990 | 0.3544 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1991 | 0.3816 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 0.4125 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1993 | 0.385 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 0.3483 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1995 | 0.367 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 0.2494 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1997 | 0.2329 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 0.2283 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 0.2199 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 0.1792 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 2001 | 0.1781 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 0.188 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 0.1649 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2004 | 0.1278 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 2005 | 0.0986 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2006 | 0.054 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0766 % change on previous year | +42.0% |
| 2008 | 0.0648 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 0.0421 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0148 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 2011 | -0.0257 % change on previous year | -273.7% |
| 2012 | -0.1131 % change on previous year | +339.5% |
| 2013 | -0.15 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 2014 | -0.1698 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2015 | -0.2014 % change on previous year | +18.6% |
| 2016 | -0.1296 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2017 | -0.0519 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 2018 | -0.0975 % change on previous year | +88.0% |
| 2019 | -0.1409 % change on previous year | +44.5% |
| 2020 | -0.1963 % change on previous year | +39.3% |
| 2021 | -0.4274 % change on previous year | +117.7% |
| 2022 | -0.5633 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 2023 | -0.521 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2024 | -0.4813 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2025 | -0.5126 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1 % change on previous year | 0.8425 % change on previous year | 1.29 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.4737 % change on previous year | 0.3495 % change on previous year | 0.7782 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3179 % change on previous year | 0.2199 % change on previous year | 0.4125 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1174 % change on previous year | 0.0421 % change on previous year | 0.188 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1065 % change on previous year | -0.2014 % change on previous year | 0.0148 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4503 % change on previous year | -0.5633 % change on previous year | -0.1963 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 200 Slovakia -0.4642 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Hong Kong -0.4889 % change on previous year compare
- 202 North Macedonia -0.4925 % change on previous year compare
- 204 Russia -0.531 % change on previous year compare
- 205 Lithuania -0.5372 % change on previous year compare
- 206 Romania -0.5533 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Japan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -5.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5507 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 103,784 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.5891 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2372 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.501 (2100)
- Population density 210.83 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.83 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Japan?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Japan was -0.5126 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.29 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5633 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Japan rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Japan ranks 203rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 154.5%. 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 Total population (thousands), 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 Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.