Tokyo東京都
Shinjuku 新宿区
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
349,743
2030
(Projection)
362,247
▲ +3.6%
2040
(Projection)
368,303
▲ +5.3%
2050
(Projection)
364,111
▲ +4.1%
Other municipalities in Tokyo (東京都)
Data Sources
- Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (e-Stat)（https://www.e-stat.go.jp/）
- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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About Shinjuku
Overview
Shinjuku (新宿区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 349,743 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shinjuku's population is expected to reach 362,247 by 2030 (+3.6%), 368,303 by 2040 (+5.3%), and 364,111 by 2050 (+4.1%). Shinjuku is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 19.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 24.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Shinjuku's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1859 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1892 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #72 out of 1916 nationwide.
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