Germany vs Japan: Total

Germany
2.74 million
in 2013
Japan
3.70 million
in 2013
Germany rank
3rd
Japan rank
2nd

Total over time

  • Germany
  • Japan
1.0M2.0M3.0M4.0M5.0M198019962013

How they compare

Japan currently reports 3.70 million against 2.74 million in Germany, a difference of 965,380.

That makes Japan's figure about 1.4 times Germany's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 2nd of 29 countries.

Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Japan Difference Ahead
1990s 1.81 million 3.65 million 1.84 million Japan
2000s 2.24 million 3.88 million 1.64 million Japan
2010s 2.63 million 4.18 million 1.56 million Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total, Germany or Japan?
Japan, at 3.70 million against 2.74 million in Germany as of 2013.
What is the difference in total between Germany and Japan?
965,380, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
23 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2013.
How do Germany and Japan rank globally for total?
Germany ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 2nd of 29 countries.
Where does this data come from?
European Central Bank, published as Total (Main series, ECU/euro). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Total (Main series, ECU/euro)
Source
European Central Bank
Licence
ECB Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
35 places, 929 data points, 1971–2013
Last refreshed