Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | Japan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Japan |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | Tokyo |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 36° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 138° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of Japan is 377,975 sq km. Nigeria is bigger than Japan by 545,794 sq km. Nigeria is around 2.44 times bigger than Japan.
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 377,975 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 545,794 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 145,937 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 210,732 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 1.4 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | Tokyo |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | Japanese |
Official Languages  | English | Japanese |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Shintoism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 70.5 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of Japan are called Japanese.
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | Japanese yen |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | JPY |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +234 | +81 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .jp |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | JP |
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | 君が代 (Kimigayo) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | His Imperial Majesty's Reign |
National Animal  | Eagle | Green Pheasant |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | Green Pheasant |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Chrysanthemum |
National Sport  | Football | Sumo Wrestling |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red and white |
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:54 AM | 09:54 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+9 (Japan Standard 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 Nigeria is [01:54 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Japan is [09:54 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Nigeria is [ 8 hours ] behind of Japan.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632, and the total population of Japan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 124,516,650.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Nigeria had 99,287,982 more people than Japan.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in Japan is -0.23%.
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 13.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 62.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 24.2 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abuja | Tokyo |
Current Time | 01:54 AM | 09:54 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 28.31 Degree Celsius | 12.50 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0.7 km/hr, 102 Degree | 2.57 km/hr, 10 Degree |
Humidity  | 44 % | 42 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 1.26 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 64.32 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 35.66 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 1.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (129.1 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Pancreas cancer ( 29.2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 2.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 15.34 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Nigeria, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 129.1 people per 100,000 people in Japan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Japan, spent [ 10.82% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Nigeria | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 31.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 5.54% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 6.68 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (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 Nigeria, are 2.24 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Japan.
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