Tokyo東京都
Bunkyou 文京区
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
240,297
2030
(Projection)
258,335
▲ +7.5%
2040
(Projection)
269,344
▲ +12.1%
2050
(Projection)
271,626
▲ +13.0%
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 Bunkyou
Overview
Bunkyou (文京区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 240,297 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 (+7.5%), 269,344 by 2040 (+12.1%), and 271,626 by 2050 (+13.0%). Bunkyou is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Outlook
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 #1907 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1884 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #138 out of 1916 nationwide.
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