Osaka Population 2026

Osaka has a population of 2,753,862, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Osaka. Roughly 2.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 3.5× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Osaka (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

2,753,862

Rank in Japan

Coordinates

34.69°N, 135.50°E

~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

397 km

247 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Osaka

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sakai	826,161	#15
Higashiosaka	493,940	#32
Hirakata	406,331	#49
Toyonaka	401,558	#51
Suita	385,567	#53
Takatsuki	354,468	#64
Ibaraki	287,730	#82
Yao	273,213	#86

Cities near Osaka

Moriguchi143,096 people · ~7 km away
Suita385,567 people · ~8 km away
Higashiosaka493,940 people · ~8 km away
Amagasaki459,593 people · ~8 km away
Kadoma131,727 people · ~8 km away
Toyonaka401,558 people · ~10 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Osaka?

Osaka has a population of 2,753,862 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Osaka in?

Osaka is located in Osaka, Japan.

Is Osaka the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 397 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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