Tokyo東京都
Chuuou 中央区
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Chuuou, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 181,841 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 190,062 by 2030 and 210,897 by 2050 (an increase of about 24.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 14.6% in 2020 to 25.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
181,841
2030Projection
190,062
▲ +12.3%
2040Projection
204,407
▲ +20.8%
2050Projection
210,897
▲ +24.7%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Chuuou Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 82,700 | ▼ -51.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 79,973 | ▼ -52.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 68,041 | ▼ -59.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 63,923 | ▼ -62.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 72,526 | ▼ -57.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 98,399 | ▼ -41.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 122,762 | ▼ -27.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 141,183 | ▼ -16.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 169,179 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 181,841 | ▲ +7.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 190,062 | ▲ +12.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 198,061 | ▲ +17.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 204,407 | ▲ +20.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 208,688 | ▲ +23.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 210,897 | ▲ +24.7% | Projection |
About Chuuou
Overview
Chuuou (中央区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 181,841 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Chuuou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Chuuou's population is expected to reach 190,062 by 2030 (+12.3%), 204,407 by 2040 (+20.8%), and 210,897 by 2050 (+24.7%). Chuuou is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Chuuou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 14.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 25.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Chuuou stands out as one of the few Japanese municipalities with continued population growth.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1903 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1888 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #205 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tokyo
Earnings in Tokyo (東京都): Average salary in Tokyo (東京都) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure