Tokyo東京都
Shinjuku 新宿区
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Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 361,357 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 362,247 by 2030 and 364,111 by 2050 (an increase of about 4.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 19.4% in 2020 to 24.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
361,357
2030Projection
362,247
▲ +3.7%
2040Projection
368,303
▲ +5.4%
2050Projection
364,111
▲ +4.2%
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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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Shinjuku 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 | 343,928 | ▼ -1.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 332,722 | ▼ -4.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 296,790 | ▼ -15.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 279,048 | ▼ -20.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 286,726 | ▼ -17.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 305,716 | ▼ -12.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 326,309 | ▼ -6.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 333,560 | ▼ -4.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 349,385 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 361,357 | ▲ +3.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 362,247 | ▲ +3.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 366,285 | ▲ +4.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 368,303 | ▲ +5.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 367,108 | ▲ +5.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 364,111 | ▲ +4.2% | Projection |
About Shinjuku
Overview
Shinjuku (新宿区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 361,357 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shinjuku
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 (+3.7%), 368,303 by 2040 (+5.4%), and 364,111 by 2050 (+4.2%). Shinjuku is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Shinjuku
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 #1849 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1892 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #66 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