Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Nagoya, Japan metro area from 1950 to 2025.

As of 2020, about 29 percent of the population in Japan was concentrated in the Greater Tokyo Area. The three metropolitan areas Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, accounted for around 53 percent of the Japanese population.

Nagoya City(Nagoya Shi)'s (Population census) Employed persons (Age 65 or over, total) is 129,540person which is the 3rd highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 1st in Aichi Prefecture, with 30.54% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya City and Osaka City(Osaka) and Sapporo City(Hokkai do)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's (Population census) Unemployment rate is 5.8% which is the 139th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 1st in Aichi Prefecture. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Minami ku and Niigata Shi Higashi ku(Niigata) and Inazawa City(Aichi)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's Inflow population (Population living in another shi, ku, machi or mura of the same prefecture) is 206,600person which is the 6th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 1st in Aichi Prefecture, with 11% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Naka ku and Kaizuka City(Osaka) and Sakai Shi Higashi ku(Osaka)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's (Population census) Employed persons (Male) is 36,802person which is the 275th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 22nd in Aichi Prefecture, with 1.74% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Nakamura ku and Kisarazu City(Chiba) and Ome City(Tokyo)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's (Population census) Employed persons, absent from work is 722person which is the 451st highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 31st in Aichi Prefecture, with 1.21% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Higashi ku and Miki City(Hyogo) and Shibukawa City(Gunma)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

In 2022, roughly 43 percent of Bhutan's population resided in urban areas. Comparatively, approximately 19 percent of Sri Lanka's population lived in urban areas in 2022.

Urbanization in the APAC region

The Asia-Pacific region is currently experiencing a significant trend towards urbanization, with a growing number of individuals relocating from rural areas to urban centers in pursuit of improved economic prospects. From 2015 to 2020, there was an increase in the urban population throughout Asia. The projection for the region indicates a continuation of urbanization, although at a decelerated rate. As of 2021, a third of the entire population of India resided in urban areas. The data shows a notable upsurge in urbanization in India over the past ten years, indicating a shift of the populace from rural to urban centers in search of employment opportunities and livelihood.

 Population of megacities in APAC 

The APAC region is home to some of the world's most populous megacities. According to recent data, in 2023, the annual metropolitan population growth rate of China surpassed that of other megacities in the APAC region. In contrast to other cities, the three megacities in Japan, namely Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, exhibited the lowest annual population growth rates. That same year, the APAC region was home to 28 megacities, more than ten of which were in China. India, Japan, and Pakistan also had more than once megacity each as of January 2023.

's (Population census) Employed persons, mostly worked is 40,726person which is the 382nd highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 27th in Aichi Prefecture, with 1.37% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Showa ku and Osaka Shi Miyakojima ku(Osaka) and Chikushino City(Fukuoka)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's Densely inhabited districts population is 83,203person which is the 346th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 26th in Aichi Prefecture, with 1.43% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Naka ku and Kaizuka City(Osaka) and Sakai Shi Higashi ku(Osaka)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's (Population census) No. of board members of company, etc. is 4,766person which is the 149th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 9th in Aichi Prefecture, with 2.68% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Nishi ku and Okayama Shi Naka ku(Okayama) and Saitama Shi Kita ku(Saitama)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's Inflow population (Population living in another shi, ku, machi or mura of the same prefecture) is 27,939person which is the 208th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 24th in Aichi Prefecture, with 1.49% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Moriyama ku and Izumo City(Shimane) and Narashino City(Chiba)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's (Population census) No. of self-employed and family employees (Total) is 5,087person which is the 464th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 27th in Aichi Prefecture, with 1.36% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Showa ku and Osaka Shi Miyakojima ku(Osaka) and Chikushino City(Fukuoka)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's Population by last school completed (University and graduate school) is 24,048person which is the 221st highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 15th in Aichi Prefecture, with 2.24% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Kita ku and Matsusaka City(Mie) and Nagoya Shi Meito ku(Aichi)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's Number of institutional households is 95[households] which is the 360th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 17th in Aichi Prefecture, with 1.84% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Minato ku and Musashino City(Tokyo) and Fujieda City(Shizuoka)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's Nuclear families is 14,510[households] which is the 590th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 46th in Aichi Prefecture, with 0.81% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Naka ku and Kaizuka City(Osaka) and Sakai Shi Higashi ku(Osaka)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's Rate of in-migrants (Japanese) is 4.38% which is the 388th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 24th in Aichi Prefecture. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Midori ku and Sasebo City(Nagasaki) and Soka City(Saitama)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's No. of institutional household members is 3,090person which is the 246th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 11th in Aichi Prefecture, with 2.66% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Midori ku and Sasebo City(Nagasaki) and Soka City(Saitama)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's No. of aged-single-person households (Aged 65 and over) is 3,775[households] which is the 438th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 29th in Aichi Prefecture, with 1.35% share of the entire Aichi. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Atsuta ku and Yamatotakada City(Nara) and Fujiidera City(Osaka)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.

's Ratio of nuclear families is 42.34% which is the 1826th highest in Japan (by City). It also ranks 66th in Aichi Prefecture. Transition Graphs and Comparison chart between Nagoya Shi Showa ku and Osaka Shi Miyakojima ku(Osaka) and Chikushino City(Fukuoka)(Closest City in Population) are available. Various data can be downloaded and output in csv format for use in EXCEL free of charge.