Japan—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #63 of 216Updated April 2026
Latest Value
377,969
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#63
of 216 countries
Maximum
377,974
2018
Minimum
377,800
2000
CAGR
+0.0%
24 years
Last
377,969
Previous
377,969
Highest
377,974
Lowest
377,800
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's surface area (sq km) was 377,969 in 2023, ranking #63 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 377,974 (2018) and the lowest was 377,800 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 377,969 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 377,969 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 377,974 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 377,974 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 377,974 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 377,974 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 377,970 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 377,970 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 377,971 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 377,962 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 377,962 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 377,960 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 377,955 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 377,950 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 377,947 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 377,940 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 377,930 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 377,920 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 377,910 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 377,910 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 377,900 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 377,890 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 377,880 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 377,800 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).