Tokyo東京都
Bunkyou 文京区
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Bunkyou, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 249,800 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 258,335 by 2030 and 271,626 by 2050 (an increase of about 13.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 18.7% in 2020 to 26.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
249,800
2030Projection
258,335
▲ +7.6%
2040Projection
269,344
▲ +12.2%
2050Projection
271,626
▲ +13.1%
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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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Bunkyou 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 | 202,351 | ▼ -15.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 195,876 | ▼ -18.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 181,269 | ▼ -24.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 172,474 | ▼ -28.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 176,017 | ▼ -26.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 189,632 | ▼ -21.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 206,626 | ▼ -13.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 219,724 | ▼ -8.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 240,069 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 249,800 | ▲ +4.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 258,335 | ▲ +7.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 264,924 | ▲ +10.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 269,344 | ▲ +12.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 271,302 | ▲ +13.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 271,626 | ▲ +13.1% | Projection |
About Bunkyou
Overview
Bunkyou (文京区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 249,800 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Bunkyou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Bunkyou's population is expected to reach 258,335 by 2030 (+7.6%), 269,344 by 2040 (+12.2%), and 271,626 by 2050 (+13.1%). Bunkyou is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Bunkyou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 18.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 26.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Bunkyou stands out as one of the few Japanese municipalities with continued population growth.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1895 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1884 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #123 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