Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Japan  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Japan | Malaysia |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Tokyo | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 36° 0′ 0″ N | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 138° 0′ 0″ E | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Japan is 377,975 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Japan is bigger than Malaysia by 47,172 sq km. Japan is around 1.14 times bigger than Malaysia.
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 377,975 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 47,172 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 145,937 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 18,213 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Tokyo | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Japanese | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | Japanese | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Shintoism | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 70.5 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Japan are called Japanese, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Japanese yen | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | JPY | MYR |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +81 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .jp | .my |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | JP | MY |
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | 君が代 (Kimigayo) | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | His Imperial Majesty's Reign | My Country |
National Animal  | Green Pheasant | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | Green Pheasant | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Chrysanthemum | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Sumo Wrestling | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Red and white | Gold and black |
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 12:20 PM | 11:20 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia 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 [12:20 PM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [11:20 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024].
Japan is [ 1 hours ] ahead of Malaysia.
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 Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Japan had 90,208,125 more people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Japan is -0.23% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.4 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 62.4 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.2 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Tokyo | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 12:20 PM | 11:20 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Few Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 10.44 Degree Celsius | 28.62 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 300 Degree | 2.57 km/hr, 170 Degree |
Humidity  | 34 % | 74 % |
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.26 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 64.32 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 35.66 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 1.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (129.1 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Pancreas cancer ( 29.2 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.7 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 15.34 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.09 (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 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, 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 Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Japan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 31.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 5.54% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 6.68 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Japan, are 3.99 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
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