Tokyo東京都
Taitou 台東区
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Taitou, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 228,046 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 228,076 by 2030 and 244,549 by 2050 (an increase of about 15.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.9% in 2020 to 28.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
228,046
2030Projection
228,076
▲ +7.9%
2040Projection
239,478
▲ +13.3%
2050Projection
244,549
▲ +15.7%
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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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Taitou 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 | 186,048 | ▼ -12.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 176,804 | ▼ -16.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 162,969 | ▼ -22.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 153,918 | ▼ -27.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 156,325 | ▼ -26.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 165,186 | ▼ -21.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 175,928 | ▼ -16.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 198,073 | ▼ -6.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 211,444 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 228,046 | ▲ +7.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 228,076 | ▲ +7.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 234,343 | ▲ +10.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 239,478 | ▲ +13.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 242,867 | ▲ +14.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 244,549 | ▲ +15.7% | Projection |
About Taitou
Overview
Taitou (台東区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 228,046 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Taitou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Taitou's population is expected to reach 228,076 by 2030 (+7.9%), 239,478 by 2040 (+13.3%), and 244,549 by 2050 (+15.7%). Taitou is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Taitou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 22.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 28.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Taitou stands out as one of the few Japanese municipalities with continued population growth.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1897 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1860 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #146 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