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Tokyo (37.2 million inhabitants): major city of Japan, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Tokyo

CountryJapan
Population37.2 million
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Tokyo?

Tokyo has a metropolitan population of 37.2 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Tokyo located?

Tokyo is in Japan. It is the national capital of Japan.

What is Tokyo known for?

Tokyo is the national capital of Japan. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Japan factbook for the wider national picture.

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