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Japan vs Turkiye Population
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 30% of Japan’s Population; today the figure is about 70%.
| Year | Japan | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 93,216,000 | 28,329,898 | 30% |
| 1970 | 103,403,000 | 36,638,465 | 35% |
| 1980 | 116,807,000 | 45,408,815 | 39% |
| 1990 | 123,478,000 | 56,015,628 | 45% |
| 2000 | 126,843,000 | 65,425,961 | 52% |
| 2010 | 128,070,000 | 73,142,150 | 57% |
| 2020 | 126,261,000 | 83,384,680 | 66% |
| 2025 | 123,366,734 | 85,878,556 | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Turkiye in Population?
It has not come to that. Japan has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Turkiye compare today?
Japan is ahead: 123,366,734 against 85,878,556 — the trailing economy stands at about 70% 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: