Japan
Asia · Global Firepower rank #7
Overview
GFP power index 0.1876
GFP rank 7
Economy
Defense budget (USD) $62,200,000,000
GDP (USD) $4,435,163,000,000
Defense spend, % of GDP (%) 1.4 %
Population 122,810,000
Personnel
Active personnel 251,500
Reserve personnel 56,000
Paramilitary 25,000
Nuclear
Warheads, total 0
Warheads, deployed 0
Nuclear status No
NPT status signatory (non-nuclear-weapon state)
Air power
Total aircraft 1,429
Fighters 217
Attack aircraft 47
Transport aircraft 53
Helicopters 583
Attack helicopters 118
Land power
Tanks 734
Armored fighting vehicles 54,390
Self-propelled artillery 193
Towed artillery 480
Rocket artillery (MLRS) 99
Naval power
Total naval assets 158
Aircraft carriers 0
Submarines 23
Destroyers 41
Frigates 8
Corvettes 0
Patrol vessels 6
Notes
4 helicopter carriers; US extended deterrence.
Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.
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FAQ
What is Japan's Global Firepower rank? +
Japan ranks number 7 in the Global Firepower index.
What is Japan's defense budget? +
Japan's estimated defense budget is 62,200,000,000 USD.
How many active military personnel does Japan have? +
Japan has an estimated 251,500 active-duty personnel.
Does Japan have nuclear weapons? +
No, Japan does not have a confirmed nuclear-weapon arsenal.
Where does this data come from? +
Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.