A side-by-side look at Japan and Korea, Dem. People's Rep.. Fertility is 1.15 births per woman in Japan (2024) versus 1.78 in Korea, Dem. People's Rep. (2024). Population stands at 123.4M (2025) and 26.6M (2025) respectively.
| Indicator | Japan | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 1.15#203 | 1.78#120 |
| Population | 123.4M | 26.6M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $48.3K | — |
Topic pages: Japan fertility · Korea, Dem. People's Rep. fertility · Japan population · Korea, Dem. People's Rep. population
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