Tokyo Population

Since ancient times, the city has been one of the most densely populated cities of the country. Though it occupies only 0.6% of the total area of Japan, the population density is nearly 5,655 persons per square kilometers, thereby making is one of the most populated cities of the world. As on October 1st, 2003 the population of the city stood at 12.369 million.

Over the years, people from the other prefectures of Japan gradually moved into this city, thereby leading to a massive growth in its population. The population of the city is divided into juveniles, working age population and the aged population. The juvenile age groups range from 0-14 years, the working age ranges from 15-64 years while the aged population ranges from 65 years and above. As per the figures provided in January 2003, the three age groups constitute nearly 11.9%, 70.9% and 17.1% respectively, o0f the total population of the city. The aged population of the country is particularly on the rise over here.

Tokyo population is also higher due to the huge number of people who commute everyday to this city from the nearby prefectures for studying or for working. Because of this reason, the daytime population of Tokyo is higher than the nighttime population. The density is higher in the 23 special wards of the city. Most of the people of the city are employed in the technical, clerical and the management oriented jobs.

Tokyo is home to a number of foreign nationals. As on January 2005, the number of foreign residents found in the country stood at 353,826. The five major nationalities of the foreign residents staying in this country consist of British, Chinese, American, Korea and Philippine.

Tokyo population are continuously increasing, as a result of its growth and industrial development. This heavy increase of its population has resulted in the expansion of the city in recent years.