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Japan vs Spain Population
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 33% of Japan’s Population; today the figure is about 40%.
| Year | Japan | Spain | Spain as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 93,216,000 | 30,455,000 | 33% |
| 1970 | 103,403,000 | 33,814,531 | 33% |
| 1980 | 116,807,000 | 37,491,165 | 32% |
| 1990 | 123,478,000 | 38,867,322 | 31% |
| 2000 | 126,843,000 | 40,567,864 | 32% |
| 2010 | 128,070,000 | 46,576,897 | 36% |
| 2020 | 126,261,000 | 47,359,424 | 38% |
| 2025 | 123,366,734 | 49,355,143 | 40% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Spain in Population?
It has not come to that. Japan has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Spain compare today?
Japan is ahead: 123,366,734 against 49,355,143 — the trailing economy stands at about 40% 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: