China vs Japan: Death Rate Comparison

Compare Death Rate (per 1,000 People) of China and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2024, Japan recorded Death Rate (per 1,000 People) of 13.30 vs 7.76 for China (Japan's Death Rate is 5.54 higher than China's.).

🇨🇳 China
7.76
+20.3% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
13.30
+72.7% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
5.54
Latest Year: 2024
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China vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2024)

Complete annual observations of Death Rate (per 1,000 People) for China and Japan reported by World Bank.

Year 🇨🇳 China Death Rate 🇯🇵 Japan Death Rate Difference / Gap
2024 7.76 13.30 5.54
2023 7.87 13.00 5.13
2022 7.37 12.90 5.53
2021 7.18 11.70 4.52
2020 7.07 11.10 4.03
2019 7.09 11.20 4.11
2018 7.08 11.00 3.92
2017 7.06 10.80 3.74
2016 7.04 10.50 3.46
2015 7.07 10.30 3.23
2014 7.12 10.10 2.98
2013 7.13 10.10 2.97
2012 7.13 10.00 2.87
2011 7.14 9.90 2.76
2010 7.11 9.50 2.39
2009 7.08 9.10 2.02
2008 7.06 9.10 2.04
2007 6.93 8.80 1.87
2006 6.81 8.60 1.79
2005 6.51 8.60 2.09
2004 6.42 8.20 1.78
2003 6.40 8.00 1.60
2002 6.41 7.80 1.39
2001 6.43 7.70 1.27
2000 6.45 7.70 1.25
1999 6.46 7.80 1.34
1998 6.50 7.50 1.00
1997 6.51 7.30 0.790
1996 6.56 7.20 0.640
1995 6.57 7.40 0.830
1994 6.49 7.10 0.610
1993 6.64 7.10 0.460
1992 6.64 6.90 0.260
1991 6.70 6.70 0.000
1990 6.67 6.70 0.030
1989 6.54 6.40 0.140
1988 6.64 6.50 0.140
1987 6.72 6.20 0.520
1986 6.86 6.20 0.660
1985 6.78 6.30 0.480
1984 6.82 6.20 0.620
1983 6.90 6.20 0.700
1982 6.60 6.00 0.600
1981 6.36 6.10 0.260
1980 6.34 6.20 0.140
1979 6.21 6.00 0.210
1978 6.25 6.10 0.150
1977 6.87 6.10 0.770
1976 7.25 6.30 0.950
1975 7.32 6.30 1.02
1974 7.34 6.50 0.840
1973 7.04 6.60 0.440
1972 7.61 6.50 1.11
1971 7.32 6.60 0.720
1970 7.60 6.90 0.700
1969 8.03 6.80 1.23
1968 8.21 6.80 1.41
1967 8.43 6.80 1.63
1966 8.83 6.80 2.03
1965 9.50 7.10 2.40
1964 11.50 6.90 4.60
1963 10.04 7.00 3.04
1962 10.02 7.50 2.52
1961 14.24 7.40 6.84
1960 25.43 7.60 17.83

Death Rate Comparison

Current Leader: In 2024, Japan recorded Death Rate of 13.30, while China recorded 7.76, a difference of 5.54.
1960 Baseline: China stood at 25.43 and Japan stood at 7.60.
2000–2024 Trajectory: China moved to 7.76 (+20.3% since 2000), while Japan moved to 13.30 (+72.7% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2024, China and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, China recorded 25.43 compared to 7.60 for Japan. By 2024, the values evolved to 7.76 and 13.30 respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2024 is 5.54.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 13.30 (Japan in 2024).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved +20.3% since 2000, while Japan achieved +72.7% since 2000.

About Death Rate (per 1,000 People)

Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year per 1,000 population.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Death Rate

What is the Death Rate of China?

In 2024, China's Death Rate was 7.76 according to official World Bank data.

What is the Death Rate of Japan?

In 2024, Japan's Death Rate was 13.30 according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Death Rate?

In 2024, Japan recorded a higher Death Rate of 13.30 compared to China's 7.76 (a difference of 5.54).

How has Death Rate changed over time for China and Japan?

From 2000 to 2024, China's Death Rate changed by +20.3% since 2000, while Japan's changed by +72.7% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SP.DYN.CDRT.IN (Death Rate (per 1,000 People)). Values represent annual death rate (per 1,000 people) for China and Japan from 1960 through 2024. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.