Niigata
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
Japan • East Asia • Language power
- Population
- 789K
- GDP
- $43B
- GDP per capita
- $54,860
- Land area
- 786 km² (303 mi²)
- Density
- 1,004/km² (2,601/mi²)
Stands out, per personGDP: high vs Japan
Niigata metro area
37.90, 139.02Loading map…
Sport
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsMajor League Teams/Venues↗0
Total Teams↗2#T-507
Major Sporting Events↗0
Major Companies↗1#T-313
Market Cap Score↗$4B#485
Cultural Events0
Universities↗1#T-308
Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research↗0
Notable Museums & Landmarks↗0
Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure↗0
Airport Score↗1.0#T-345
Luxury Stars (Michelin)↗0.0
Metro Stations↗0
Commuter Rail Stations↗0
Train Hubs↗0
Skyscrapers0
World #1Top 5Outside top 5
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
2 teams
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams2 teams
W Football/Soccer • WE League
Albirex Niigata Ladies
Niigata
Top Companies
1 companies
1Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group
$4B
Public
Total Market Cap: $4B across 1 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Languages of Niigata
Japanese first in Niigata; 1 languages hold a role.
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
#787
Niigata University
Niigata, Japan
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Niigata Airport
Niigata • 4 - Regional