Military spending, per square kilometre in Japan
Japan: Military spending, per square kilometre was 170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
17th
of 171 countries
All-time high
192,866 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1995
All-time low
11,316 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Japan, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Japan stood at 170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Japan peaked at 192,866 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1995 and was at its lowest, 11,316 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Japan 17th out of 171 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Japan, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11,316 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 12,558 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1963 | 12,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 14,690 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1965 | 17,477 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.0% |
| 1966 | 19,092 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1967 | 21,709 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1968 | 24,472 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1969 | 28,199 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.2% |
| 1970 | 29,886 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1971 | 35,826 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.9% |
| 1972 | 42,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 1973 | 42,789 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 48,269 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1975 | 49,716 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 51,929 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 59,015 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 1978 | 66,045 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1979 | 71,915 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 68,733 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1981 | 68,567 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 77,924 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 1983 | 81,785 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 91,566 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1985 | 103,425 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1986 | 126,183 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.0% |
| 1987 | 144,860 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1988 | 143,402 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 147,906 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 146,141 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 155,118 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 179,703 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 1993 | 188,882 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 189,098 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 192,866 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 181,370 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1997 | 182,406 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 166,391 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 174,805 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 173,319 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 168,839 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 167,088 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 169,769 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 168,128 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 155,826 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 148,795 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 151,764 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 150,012 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 162,992 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 167,739 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 180,521 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 174,838 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 155,607 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 143,923 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 140,553 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 142,103 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 157,127 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 158,986 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 171,466 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 170,784 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 166,659 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 161,932 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 56,388 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 3.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Japan's 170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 13,365 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 12.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,044 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 11,316 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 28,199 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 49,827 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 29,886 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 71,915 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 105,435 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 68,567 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 147,906 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 175,678 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 146,141 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 192,866 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 161,653 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 148,795 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 173,319 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 159,286 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 140,553 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 180,521 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 167,575 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 161,932 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 14 Denmark 200,182 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 15 Switzerland 187,306 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 16 Germany 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 18 Italy 139,111 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 19 France 133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 20 Barbados 117,655 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Japan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Japan?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Japan was 170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 192,866 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1995.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,316 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Japan rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Japan ranks 17th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.