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Osaka

Ōsaka, Japan
Population2,752,412
PrefectureŌsaka
Over 6524.6 %
Density12,217 /km²
Avg. temp16.0 °C
To Tokyo397 km
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Annual avg 16.0°C Warmest 28.2°C Coldest 4.8°C Rainfall 1,705 mm

About Osaka

Osaka is a city in Ōsaka, Japan, with a population of about 2,752,412 inhabitants. About 24.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 46.4. The average taxable income is about 372.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 12,217/km² (ranked #4 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 33.4% and the city counts 174 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 3.9% (+2.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Osaka to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Osaka — key statistics

Population2,752,4122020 census
Registered population2,798,7821 Jan 2026 · +0.72 % vs 2025
Aged 65+24.6 %
Median age46.4
Income / taxpayer372.8万 yen2023
Density12,217/km²
Area225.3km²
Home ownership33.4 %2018
Vacant homes16.1 %2018
Hospitals174facilities
Clinics3,697facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)444schools
Rent / tatami4,134yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.922021
Doctors9,895physicians
Dental clinics2,197facilities
High schools89schools
Kindergartens169schools
Libraries25libraries
Unemployment4.9 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 2,648,180 → 2,752,412

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Osaka — population dynamics & households

Births17,7952024 · 6.5‰
Deaths33,22212.1‰
Natural change-15,427-5.6‰
Moved in203,003
Moved out186,913
Net migration+16,090+5.8‰
Marriages16,0565.8‰
Households1,469,7182020 census
One-person households53.4 %

In 2024, Osaka recorded 17,795 births and 33,222 deaths (natural change -15,427), with 203,003 people moving in and 186,913 moving out (net migration +16,090).

Age structure 2020
0–14 11 %15–64 63.5 %65+ 25.5 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Osaka — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)17.2万 yen/m² · 1205 points
Residential (median)15.2万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)108.0万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)147.6万 yen/m² · 322 points
Change vs previous year+4.41 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 1782 standard points in Osaka: residential land averages 172,124 yen/m² (median 152,000, highest 1,080,000), commercial land averages 1,475,871 yen/m², with an average change of +4.41 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Osaka

Closest railway stations.

Ōebashi Station0.1km
Yodoyabashi Station0.2km
Kitahama Station0.5km
Naniwabashi Station0.6km
Watanabebashi Station0.6km
Higobashi Station0.6km
Kitashinchi Station0.7km
Higashiumeda Station0.8km
Nishiumeda Station0.9km
Minamimorimachi Station0.9km
Ōsaka Tenmangū Station1.1km
Ōsaka Station1.1km
Nakanoshima Station1.3km
Honmachi Station1.3km

Frequently asked questions

Osaka population?

About 2,752,412 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Osaka?

About 12,217 inhabitants/km² (area 225.3 km²).

Average rent in Osaka?

About 4,134 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Osaka to Tokyo?

About 397 km in a straight line.