Climate
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.
Osaka — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Osaka — population dynamics & households
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).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Osaka — official land prices 2026
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
Distances from Osaka
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Osaka.
Train stations near Osaka
Closest railway stations.
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.