64.273 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 3
138.363 million (2011)
country comparison to the world: 7
a mixture of public and commercial broadcast TV and radio stations; 6 national terrestrial TV networks including 1 public broadcaster; the large number of radio and TV stations available provide a wide range of choices; satellite and cable services provid
99.182 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 3
total: 27,182 km
country comparison to the world: 11
standard gauge: 4,251 km 1.435-m gauge (4,251 km electrified)
dual gauge: 486 km 1.435-1.067-m gauge (486 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 96 km 1.372-m gauge (96 km electrified); 22,
total: 1,210,251 km
country comparison to the world: 6
paved: 973,234 km (includes 7,803 km of expressways)
unpaved: 237,017 km (2010)
1,770 km (seagoing vessels use inland seas) (2010)
country comparison to the world: 45
major seaport(s): Chiba,
Kawasaki, Kobe, Mizushima,
Moji, Nagoya, Osaka,
Tokyo, Tomakomai,
Yokohama container port(s) (TEUs): Kobe (2,725,304),
Nagoya (2,471,821),
Osaka (2,172,797),
Tokyo (4,416,119),
Yokohama (2,992,517)
total: 684
country comparison to the world: 16
by type: bulk carrier 168, cargo 34, carrier 3, chemical
tanker 29, container 2, liquefied gas 58, passenger 11, passenger/cargo 117, petroleum tanker
152, refrigerated cargo 4, roll on
175 (2013)
country comparison to the world: 33
