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Japan vs Saudi Arabia Population
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 3% of Japan’s Population; today the figure is about 30%.
| Year | Japan | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 93,216,000 | 2,435,403 | 3% |
| 1970 | 103,403,000 | 3,562,470 | 3% |
| 1980 | 116,807,000 | 6,047,997 | 5% |
| 1990 | 123,478,000 | 10,640,691 | 9% |
| 2000 | 126,843,000 | 16,177,722 | 13% |
| 2010 | 128,070,000 | 23,978,487 | 19% |
| 2020 | 126,261,000 | 31,552,510 | 25% |
| 2025 | 123,366,734 | 36,973,555 | 30% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Saudi Arabia in Population?
It has not come to that. Japan has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Japan is ahead: 123,366,734 against 36,973,555 — the trailing economy stands at about 30% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: