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France vs Japan: Population Density Comparison

Compare Population Density (People per sq. km) of France 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 126.86 for France (Japan's Population Density is 214.68 higher than France's.).

🇫🇷 France
126.86
+12.2% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
341.54
-1.9% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
214.68
Latest Year: 2023
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France vs Japan All Annual Observations (1961 – 2023)

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

Year 🇫🇷 France Population Density 🇯🇵 Japan Population Density Difference / Gap
2023 126.86 341.54 214.68
2022 126.51 343.28 216.76
2021 125.88 344.81 218.93
2020 125.43 346.40 220.96
2019 125.02 347.42 222.39
2018 124.61 347.90 223.29
2017 124.16 348.35 224.18
2016 123.80 348.63 224.83
2015 123.48 348.81 225.33
2014 123.04 349.18 226.14
2013 122.46 349.64 227.19
2012 121.83 350.15 228.32
2011 121.24 350.71 229.47
2010 120.65 351.36 230.70
2009 120.06 351.29 231.23
2008 119.45 351.34 231.89
2007 118.78 351.17 232.39
2006 118.05 350.77 232.72
2005 117.23 350.54 233.31
2004 116.35 350.51 234.16
2003 115.50 350.39 234.89
2002 114.69 349.64 234.95
2001 113.86 348.83 234.97
2000 113.03 347.99 234.96
1999 112.26 347.41 235.15
1998 111.68 346.78 235.10
1997 111.27 345.84 234.57
1996 110.87 345.01 234.14
1995 110.48 344.14 233.66
1994 110.07 343.33 233.25
1993 109.66 342.37 232.71
1992 109.19 341.26 232.08
1991 108.65 340.00 231.35
1990 108.10 338.67 230.57
1989 107.51 337.55 230.03
1988 106.87 336.20 229.33
1987 106.26 334.80 228.55
1986 105.68 333.10 227.42
1985 105.14 331.42 226.28
1984 104.62 329.27 224.65
1983 104.11 325.80 221.69
1982 103.55 323.54 219.99
1981 103.17 321.13 217.96
1980 102.56 318.88 216.32
1979 102.01 316.29 214.28
1978 101.56 313.63 212.07
1977 101.10 310.79 209.69
1976 100.63 307.71 207.08
1975 100.20 304.43 204.23
1974 99.72 300.50 200.77
1973 99.07 296.53 197.46
1972 98.27 292.38 194.11
1971 97.41 288.24 190.83
1970 96.50 281.98 185.49
1969 95.62 278.75 183.13
1968 94.84 275.46 180.62
1967 94.11 272.37 178.26
1966 93.35 269.57 176.22
1965 92.55 267.12 174.57
1964 91.66 264.26 172.59
1963 90.69 261.52 170.83
1962 89.78 258.88 169.10
1961 88.89 256.49 167.60

Population Density Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2023, Japan recorded Population Density of 341.54, while France recorded 126.86, a difference of 214.68.
• 1961 Baseline: France stood at 88.89 and Japan stood at 256.49.
• 2000–2023 Trajectory: France moved to 126.86 (+12.2% since 2000), while Japan moved to 341.54 (-1.9% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1961 to 2023, France and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1961, France recorded 88.89 compared to 256.49 for Japan. By 2023, the values evolved to 126.86 and 341.54 respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2023 is 214.68.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 341.54 (Japan in 2023).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, France achieved +12.2% 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 France and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Population Density

What is the Population Density of France?

In 2023, France's Population Density was 126.86 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 France's 126.86 (a difference of 214.68).

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

From 2000 to 2023, France's Population Density changed by +12.2% 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 France and Japan from 1961 through 2023. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.