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Youngest Cities in Japan

Top 100 cities ranked by youngest cities

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Youngest Cities — Japan

1 Naha 47 44.2
2 Nakagusuku 47 44.2
3 Ginowan 47 44.2
4 Yaese 47 44.2
5 Katsuren-haebaru 47 44.2
6 Yonabaru 47 44.2
7 Yomitan 47 44.2
8 Tomigusuku 47 44.2
9 Kishaba 47 44.2
10 Onna 47 44.2
11 Nanjō 47 44.2
12 Ginoza 47 44.2
13 Nakijin 47 44.2
14 Gushikawa 47 44.2
15 Motobu 47 44.2
16 Okinawa 47 44.2
17 Kin 47 44.2
18 Kanegusuku 47 44.2
19 Uruma 47 44.2
20 Hirara 47 44.2
21 Ishikawa 47 44.2
22 Nishihara 47 44.2
23 Nago 47 44.2
24 Urasoe 47 44.2
25 Itoman 47 44.2
26 Chatan 47 44.2
27 Miyakojima 47 44.2
28 Kumejima 47 44.2
29 Ishigaki 47 44.2
30 Kadena 47 44.2
31 Hino 40 44.7
32 Ebisu 40 44.7
33 Inokashira 40 44.7
34 Kokubunji 40 44.7
35 Kosuge 40 44.7
36 Itsukaichi 40 44.7
37 Kita 40 44.7
38 Koganei 40 44.7
39 Etchūjima 40 44.7
40 Igusa 40 44.7
41 Hakonegasaki 40 44.7
42 Kamiya 40 44.7
43 Akasaka 40 44.7
44 Kaminakazato 40 44.7
45 Akatsuka 40 44.7
46 Funabori 40 44.7
47 Hamura 40 44.7
48 Akihabara 40 44.7
49 Akiruno 40 44.7
50 Akishima 40 44.7
51 Kamirenjaku 40 44.7
52 Higashiyamato 40 44.7
53 Chiyoda 40 44.7
54 Katsushika 40 44.7
55 Higashikurume 40 44.7
56 Ikegami 40 44.7
57 Chūō 40 44.7
58 Funado 40 44.7
59 Higashimurayama 40 44.7
60 Kodaira 40 44.7
61 Kamiigusa 40 44.7
62 Aobadai 40 44.7
63 Aoi 40 44.7
64 Fuchū 40 44.7
65 Aoto 40 44.7
66 Hasune 40 44.7
67 Arakawa 40 44.7
68 Fussa 40 44.7
69 Ebara 40 44.7
70 Komae 40 44.7
71 Hachiōji 40 44.7
72 Asagaya-minami 40 44.7
73 Asagayakita 40 44.7
74 Ichinoe 40 44.7
75 Egota 40 44.7
76 Den’enchōfu 40 44.7
77 Higashi-nihombashi 40 44.7
78 Horikiri 40 44.7
79 Higashigotanda 40 44.7
80 Asakusa 40 44.7
81 Asakusabashi 40 44.7
82 Iwai 40 44.7
83 Gōtokuji 40 44.7
84 Jiyūgaoka 40 44.7
85 Hachijō 40 44.7
86 Eifuku 40 44.7
87 Hirai 40 44.7
88 Jūjō-nakahara 40 44.7
89 Kachidoki 40 44.7
90 HIgashifushimi 40 44.7
91 Futaba 40 44.7
92 Haneda 40 44.7
93 Kamata 40 44.7
94 Azabu-jūban 40 44.7
95 Kinshi 40 44.7
96 Komagome 40 44.7
97 Hikawadai 40 44.7
98 Inagi 40 44.7
99 Iriya 40 44.7
100 Edogawe 40 44.7

The youngest cities in Japan by median age tend to be dynamic communities with growing populations and active lifestyles. Naha has a median age of 44.2 years.

Young median ages often reflect the presence of universities, military bases, or rapidly growing job markets that attract young workers and families. These cities typically have higher birth rates and more demand for schools and family-oriented services.

Cities with younger populations often feature vibrant nightlife, dining scenes, and cultural activities catered to younger demographics, along with strong demand for rental housing and entry-level employment opportunities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Naha's population is under 44.2 years old.
  • 2. College towns and military base communities typically have the youngest median ages due to their large populations of 18-24 year olds.
  • 3. Cities with young populations often see faster economic growth and more entrepreneurial activity.

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