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Japan vs Canada Population
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 19% of Japan’s Population; today the figure is about 34%.
| Year | Japan | Canada | Canada as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 93,216,000 | 17,909,356 | 19% |
| 1970 | 103,403,000 | 21,324,000 | 21% |
| 1980 | 116,807,000 | 24,515,667 | 21% |
| 1990 | 123,478,000 | 27,691,138 | 22% |
| 2000 | 126,843,000 | 30,685,730 | 24% |
| 2010 | 128,070,000 | 34,005,902 | 27% |
| 2020 | 126,261,000 | 38,028,638 | 30% |
| 2025 | 123,366,734 | 41,651,653 | 34% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Canada in Population?
It has not come to that. Japan has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Canada compare today?
Japan is ahead: 123,366,734 against 41,651,653 — the trailing economy stands at about 34% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: