Tokyo東京都
Taitou 台東区
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Taitou, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 211,779 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 228,076 by 2030 and 244,549 by 2050 (an increase of about 15.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.9% to 28.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
211,779
2030
(Projection)
228,076
▲ +7.7%
2040
(Projection)
239,478
▲ +13.1%
2050
(Projection)
244,549
▲ +15.5%
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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Taitou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 211,779 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 221,041 | ▲ +4.4% | Projection |
| 2030 | 228,076 | ▲ +7.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 234,343 | ▲ +10.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 239,478 | ▲ +13.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 242,867 | ▲ +14.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 244,549 | ▲ +15.5% | Projection |
About Taitou
Overview
Taitou (台東区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 211,779 as of 2020.
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 (+7.7%), 239,478 by 2040 (+13.1%), and 244,549 by 2050 (+15.5%). 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 #1910 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1860 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #171 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tokyo