Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Japan  | Taiwan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Japan | Republic of China |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Tokyo | Taipei |
Latitude  | 36° 0′ 0″ N | 23° 40′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 138° 0′ 0″ E | 121° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Japan is 377,975 sq km, and the total area of Taiwan is 36,197 sq km. Japan is bigger than Taiwan by 341,778 sq km. Japan is around 10.44 times bigger than Taiwan.
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 377,975 Sq km | 36,197 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 341,778 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 145,937 Sq Mile | 13,976 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 131,961 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 0.1 % |
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Tokyo | New Taipei City |
Demonyms  | Japanese | Taiwanese, Formosan |
Official Languages  | Japanese | Standard Chinese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Shintoism | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 70.5 % | 35.1 % |
The people of Japan are called Japanese, and the people of Taiwan are called Taiwanese, Formosan.
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Japanese yen | New Taiwan Dollar |
Currency Symbol  | JPY | TWD |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +81 | +886 |
Internet TLD  | .jp | .tw |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | JP | TW |
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | 君が代 (Kimigayo) | 三民主義歌 (San Min Chu-i) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | His Imperial Majesty's Reign | The National Anthem of the Republic of China |
National Animal  | Green Pheasant | Formosan Black Bear |
National Bird  | Green Pheasant | Formosan Blue Magpie |
National Flower  | Chrysanthemum | Plum blossom |
National Sport  | Sumo Wrestling | Baseball |
National Colors  | Red and white | Blue, white and red |
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 4th May, 2025 | Sunday, 4th May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:14 AM | 02:14 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Japan is [03:14 AM], [Sunday, 4th May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Taiwan is [02:14 AM], [Sunday, 4th May, 2025].
Japan is [ 1 hours ] ahead of Taiwan.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Japan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 124,516,650, and the total population of Taiwan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,894,394.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Japan had 100,622,256 more people than Taiwan.
The annual Population Growth in Japan is -0.23% and the annual population growth in Taiwan is 0.24%.
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.4 % | 12.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 62.4 % | 73 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.2 % | 14.4 % |
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Tokyo | Taipei |
Current Time | 03:14 AM | 02:14 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Overcast Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 15.09 Degree Celsius | 25.46 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0.45 km/hr, 290 Degree | 0.89 km/hr, 60 Degree |
Humidity  | 81 % | 69 % |
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.26 (Births Per Woman) | 1.5 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 64.32 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 115.35 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 35.66 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 63.25 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 1.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 23.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (129.1 people per 100K population) | Cancer (50000 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Pancreas cancer ( 29.2 people per 100K population) | Tuberculosis ( 100 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.7 (people per 100K population) | 12.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 15.34 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 16.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 1.2 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Japan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 129.1 people per 100,000 people in Japan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 50000 people per 100,000 people in Taiwan, are dying of Cancer, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Japan, spent [ 10.82% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Taiwan, spent [ 6.5% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Japan | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 31.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 23.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 5.54% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 6.68 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 14.5% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Japan, are 4.06 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Taiwan.
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