The following is a comparison between the United States of America (USA), a large country in North America and Japan, a developed East Asian country. Let’s read.
USA and Japan – country comparison
Which country is bigger, USA or Japan?
The USA has a much bigger area as compared with Japan. It is 26 times bigger than Japan.
- Area of USA – approximately 9.8 million square km
- Area of Japan – approximately 378,000 square km
Which country has a larger population, USA or Japan?
The United States has a larger population in comparison to Japan. However, the population density in Japan is higher.
- Population of USA – 340 million (2023 estimate)
- Population of Japan – 123.3 million (2023 estimate)
Life expectancy
The life expectancy at birth is higher in Japan as compared with the USA. In 2023, the life expectancy in Japan was 84.71 years, whereas the life expectancy in the US was 79.3 years (UN data).
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Economy
| 2023 (IMF) | USA | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | United States Dollar | Japanese Yen |
| GDP (nominal) | $27.72 trillion | $4.22 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $82.72 thousand | $33.9 thousand |
| GDP (PPP) | $27.72 trillion | $6.4 trillion |
Overview
| USA | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | approximately 9.8 million square km | approximately 378,000 square km |
| Area rank | 3rd | 62nd |
| Population | 340 million (2023 estimate) | 123.3 million (2023 estimate) |
| Capital City | Washington, D.C. | Tokyo |
| Largest City | New York City | Tokyo |
| Most spoken language | American English | Japanese |
| Life expectancy at birth (UN/2023) | 79.3 | 84.71 |
| Largest Metropolitan area | New York metropolitan area (Tri-State area) | Greater Tokyo Area |
| Most popular sport | American Football | Baseball |
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Geography
| USA | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | North America | East Asia |
| Highest mountain peak | Denali (20,310 ft/6,190 m) | Mount Fuji (12,389 ft/3,776 m) |
| Largest Island | Hawaii island (10,430 sq km) | Honshu Island (228,000 sq km) |
| Largest lake | Lake Superior | Lake Biwa |
| Major mountain ranges | Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, Appalachian Mountains, Alaska Range, Cascade Range, etc | Hida Mountains, Kiso Mountains, Akaishi Mountains, Kyushu Mountains, etc |
| Major Rivers | Missouri, Mississippi, Yukon, Rio Grande, Arkansas, Colorado, etc | Shinano, Ishikari, Tone, Teshio, Kushiro, Kitakami, Abukuma, etc |
| Longest River | Missouri River | Shinano River |
| Highest volcano | Mount Bona (5,040 m) | Mount Fuji (3,776 m) |
(Also read: USA vs Canada | USA and Canada – country comparison)
Tourism
| USA | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| Places to visit | New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Yellowstone National Park, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, etc. | Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Sapporo, Yokohama, etc |
| Busiest Airport | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Haneda Airport, Tokyo |
| Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 26 | 26 |
| Most visited City | New York City | Tokyo |
National Symbols
| USA | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| National Animal | American Bison (national mammal) | – |
| National Flower | Rose | Cherry blossom |
| National bird | Bald Eagle | Green pheasant |
Flags
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