Japan: Percent female population

The latest value from 2024 is 51.22 percent, an increase from 51.19 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1960 to 2024 is 50.91 percent. The minimum value, 50.6 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 51.4 percent was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.