Brazil vs Japan: Population Density Comparison

Compare Population Density (People per sq. km) of Brazil and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2023, Japan recorded Population Density (People per sq. km) of 341.54 vs 25.26 for Brazil (Japan's Population Density is 316.28 higher than Brazil's.).

🇧🇷 Brazil
25.26
+21.3% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
341.54
-1.9% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
316.28
Latest Year: 2023
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Brazil vs Japan All Annual Observations (1961 – 2023)

Complete annual observations of Population Density (People per sq. km) for Brazil and Japan reported by World Bank.

Year 🇧🇷 Brazil Population Density 🇯🇵 Japan Population Density Difference / Gap
2023 25.26 341.54 316.28
2022 25.16 343.28 318.12
2021 25.07 344.81 319.73
2020 24.96 346.40 321.43
2019 24.82 347.42 322.59
2018 24.66 347.90 323.24
2017 24.49 348.35 323.85
2016 24.31 348.63 324.32
2015 24.13 348.81 324.68
2014 23.94 349.18 325.24
2013 23.75 349.64 325.90
2012 23.56 350.15 326.59
2011 23.36 350.71 327.34
2010 23.18 351.36 328.18
2009 22.98 351.29 328.31
2008 22.78 351.34 328.56
2007 22.56 351.17 328.61
2006 22.33 350.77 328.43
2005 22.10 350.54 328.45
2004 21.86 350.51 328.65
2003 21.61 350.39 328.78
2002 21.36 349.64 328.29
2001 21.09 348.83 327.74
2000 20.82 347.99 327.17
1999 20.54 347.41 326.87
1998 20.24 346.78 326.54
1997 19.94 345.84 325.90
1996 19.65 345.01 325.37
1995 19.35 344.14 324.79
1994 19.06 343.33 324.27
1993 18.76 342.37 323.61
1992 18.46 341.26 322.81
1991 18.15 340.00 321.85
1990 17.84 338.67 320.82
1989 17.53 337.55 320.02
1988 17.21 336.20 318.99
1987 16.88 334.80 317.92
1986 16.55 333.10 316.55
1985 16.21 331.42 315.21
1984 15.87 329.27 313.39
1983 15.53 325.80 310.27
1982 15.19 323.54 308.35
1981 14.84 321.13 306.28
1980 14.50 318.88 304.38
1979 14.16 316.29 302.13
1978 13.83 313.63 299.80
1977 13.50 310.79 297.28
1976 13.19 307.71 294.52
1975 12.88 304.43 291.55
1974 12.57 300.50 287.92
1973 12.28 296.53 284.25
1972 11.98 292.38 280.40
1971 11.69 288.24 276.54
1970 11.41 281.98 270.57
1969 11.13 278.75 267.62
1968 10.86 275.46 264.60
1967 10.58 272.37 261.79
1966 10.31 269.57 259.26
1965 10.03 267.12 257.09
1964 9.75 264.26 254.51
1963 9.47 261.52 252.05
1962 9.20 258.88 249.69
1961 8.93 256.49 247.56

Population Density Comparison

Current Leader: In 2023, Japan recorded Population Density of 341.54, while Brazil recorded 25.26, a difference of 316.28.
1961 Baseline: Brazil stood at 8.93 and Japan stood at 256.49.
2000–2023 Trajectory: Brazil moved to 25.26 (+21.3% since 2000), while Japan moved to 341.54 (-1.9% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1961 to 2023, Brazil and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1961, Brazil recorded 8.93 compared to 256.49 for Japan. By 2023, the values evolved to 25.26 and 341.54 respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2023 is 316.28.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 341.54 (Japan in 2023).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Brazil achieved +21.3% since 2000, while Japan achieved -1.9% since 2000.

About Population Density (People per sq. km)

Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Brazil and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Population Density

What is the Population Density of Brazil?

In 2023, Brazil's Population Density was 25.26 according to official World Bank data.

What is the Population Density of Japan?

In 2023, Japan's Population Density was 341.54 according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Population Density?

In 2023, Japan recorded a higher Population Density of 341.54 compared to Brazil's 25.26 (a difference of 316.28).

How has Population Density changed over time for Brazil and Japan?

From 2000 to 2023, Brazil's Population Density changed by +21.3% since 2000, while Japan's changed by -1.9% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: EN.POP.DNST (Population Density (People per sq. km)). Values represent annual population density (people per sq. km) for Brazil and Japan from 1961 through 2023. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.