Japan: UN Voting Friends & Foes
Which countries vote with Japan at the UN General Assembly — and which vote against it? Agreement rates over every shared roll-call vote since 1946. Click any country for the full pair-by-pair breakdown.
Closest voting partners
| Country | Agreement | Shared votes |
|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | 87.0% | 1,287 |
| Moldova | 86.0% | 2,387 |
| San Marino | 85.8% | 2,256 |
| Andorra | 85.8% | 2,322 |
| Liechtenstein | 85.6% | 2,624 |
| Slovenia | 85.3% | 2,448 |
| Switzerland | 85.0% | 1,682 |
| North Macedonia | 84.8% | 2,332 |
Most opposed countries
| Country | Agreement | Shared votes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 43.8% | 5,627 |
| Cuba | 44.5% | 5,482 |
| South Sudan | 45.8% | 389 |
| Syria | 46.4% | 5,187 |
| North Korea | 46.7% | 2,103 |
| Israel | 47.3% | 5,323 |
| India | 48.4% | 5,625 |
| Russia | 48.8% | 5,616 |
| Iraq | 49.3% | 4,625 |
| Vietnam | 49.9% | 3,973 |
Frequently asked questions
Which country votes most like Japan at the UN?
Montenegro is Japan's closest UN voting partner, agreeing in 87.0% of 1,287 shared General Assembly votes since 1946.
Which country disagrees with Japan most at the UN?
United States is Japan's most opposed UN voting counterpart, agreeing in only 43.8% of 5,627 shared General Assembly votes since 1946.
How is UN voting agreement calculated?
Agreement is the share of UN General Assembly roll-call votes in which both countries cast the same vote (yes, no, or abstain), over every vote both participated in since 1946.