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France vs Japan: Urban Population Comparison

Compare Urban Population of France and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, Japan recorded Urban Population of 113.87M vs 54.18M for France (Japan's Urban Population is 2.1× larger than France's.).

🇫🇷 France
54.18M
+16.2% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
113.87M
+14.2% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
2.1×
Gap: 59.69M
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France vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

Complete annual observations of Urban Population for France and Japan reported by World Bank.

Year 🇫🇷 France Urban Population 🇯🇵 Japan Urban Population Japan : France Ratio
2025 54.18M 113.87M 2.10×
2024 54.02M 114.29M 2.12×
2023 53.86M 114.66M 2.13×
2022 53.70M 115.09M 2.14×
2021 53.42M 115.47M 2.16×
2020 53.21M 115.88M 2.18×
2019 53.02M 116.14M 2.19×
2018 52.83M 116.21M 2.20×
2017 52.63M 116.24M 2.21×
2016 52.45M 116.22M 2.22×
2015 51.75M 116.15M 2.24×
2014 51.29M 116.15M 2.26×
2013 50.98M 116.17M 2.28×
2012 50.67M 116.18M 2.29×
2011 50.39M 116.15M 2.31×
2010 50.13M 116.06M 2.32×
2009 49.89M 115.39M 2.31×
2008 49.67M 114.35M 2.30×
2007 49.45M 112.99M 2.28×
2006 49.21M 111.42M 2.26×
2005 48.92M 109.83M 2.24×
2004 48.59M 107.79M 2.22×
2003 48.22M 105.27M 2.18×
2002 47.75M 102.65M 2.15×
2001 47.19M 100.65M 2.13×
2000 46.61M 99.71M 2.14×
1999 46.08M 99.34M 2.16×
1998 45.68M 99.00M 2.17×
1997 45.35M 98.62M 2.17×
1996 45.03M 98.26M 2.18×
1995 44.71M 97.89M 2.19×
1994 44.40M 97.49M 2.20×
1993 44.10M 97.05M 2.20×
1992 43.78M 96.57M 2.21×
1991 43.46M 96.04M 2.21×
1990 43.15M 95.50M 2.21×
1989 42.84M 95.02M 2.22×
1988 42.53M 94.47M 2.22×
1987 42.22M 93.92M 2.22×
1986 41.94M 93.31M 2.22×
1985 41.68M 92.67M 2.22×
1984 41.43M 91.95M 2.22×
1983 41.19M 91.22M 2.21×
1982 40.94M 90.46M 2.21×
1981 40.75M 89.72M 2.20×
1980 40.49M 88.97M 2.20×
1979 40.25M 88.21M 2.19×
1978 40.05M 87.42M 2.18×
1977 39.85M 86.58M 2.17×
1976 39.63M 85.68M 2.16×
1975 39.43M 84.63M 2.15×
1974 39.18M 83.07M 2.12×
1973 38.80M 81.13M 2.09×
1972 38.30M 78.97M 2.06×
1971 37.73M 76.85M 2.04×
1970 37.11M 74.31M 2.00×
1969 36.48M 72.67M 1.99×
1968 35.87M 71.03M 1.98×
1967 35.23M 69.44M 1.97×
1966 34.42M 67.93M 1.97×
1965 33.51M 66.49M 1.98×
1964 32.54M 64.94M 2.00×
1963 31.56M 63.43M 2.01×
1962 30.71M 61.93M 2.02×
1961 29.96M 60.45M 2.02×
1960 29.24M 58.97M 2.02×

Urban Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, Japan recorded Urban Population of 113.87M, while France recorded 54.18M, representing a scale ratio of ~2.1×.
• 1960 Baseline: France stood at 29.24M and Japan stood at 58.97M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: France moved to 54.18M (+16.2% since 2000), while Japan moved to 113.87M (+14.2% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, France's Urban Population expanded at ~0.6% CAGR, while Japan's expanded at ~0.5% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, France and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, France recorded 29.24M compared to 58.97M for Japan. By 2025, the values evolved to 54.18M and 113.87M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 59.69M.
• Scale Ratio: Japan is 2.1× size of France.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 113.87M (Japan in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, France achieved +16.2% since 2000, while Japan achieved +14.2% since 2000.

About Urban Population

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices.

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 — Urban Population

What is the Urban Population of France?

In 2025, France's Urban Population was 54.18M according to official World Bank data.

What is the Urban Population of Japan?

In 2025, Japan's Urban Population was 113.87M according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Urban Population?

In 2025, Japan recorded a higher Urban Population of 113.87M compared to France's 54.18M (a difference of 59.69M).

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

From 2000 to 2025, France's Urban Population changed by +16.2% since 2000, while Japan's changed by +14.2% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SP.URB.TOTL (Urban Population). Values represent annual urban population for France and Japan from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.