Introduction

Japan is the first country to have a GDP of over 4 trillion dollars. Japan is also one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with over 130 million people living in an area slightly smaller than California. The population also has one of the highest life expectancies in the world at 82 years old, which means there are a lot more people getting older and retiring every year!

Who's in the top 3?

Japan is the third largest country in the world, but it's also one of the most densely populated. Most people live in cities like Tokyo, which has a population of over 13 million people (about 8% of Japan's total population). But if you don't want to live in a metropolis like Tokyo or Osaka, there are still many smaller cities with lovely sights to see—and they may even be less expensive than larger cities.

section: China

China is the world's largest oil importer and consumer, as well as its second-largest producer of coal. In 2017, China produced 3.7 billion tons of coal (up 1% from 2016) and consumed 5.8 billion tons (down 0.5%).

China produces about one third of all aluminum in the world and consumes nearly 20% of global production. The country also accounts for more than half of all copper consumption worldwide.

section: India

India is the second largest consumer of oil in the world and has the highest population in the world. In India, the average annual income is $1,927.

section: Japan

Japan is the third largest consumer of oil in the world, which makes it so interesting to talk about.

It's also a hub of business and technological buzz, which would explain in some way, why they feature here at the 3rd spot.

Japan don't place at all in the top 10 oil producers or top 10 oil reserves.

We are talking some big numbers here.

Are you familiar with the term 'oil imbalance'? It means that there is more demand for oil than there is supply. This is usually the case when it comes to countries in Asia. Japan is no exception, but they feature higher up on this list because they are an economic powerhouse and technological hub of business buzz. Japan has consistently been one of the top 3 oil consuming countries in Asia (and also ranked third worldwide), as well as one of the top three producing countries in Asia (yet still manages to have a surplus).

Conclusion

Overall, Japan is one of the biggest winners from these findings. They have been able to keep up their growth despite the global recession and are now reaping greater rewards as consumers turn from Western countries towards Asia. While China and India will also see significant gains over the next few years, it remains to be seen whether they can continue their impressive growth rates without suffering any setbacks along the way.