#7 in the legacy overall ranking

    Tokyo

    Japan

    A mesmerizing blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge technology. Tokyo offers unparalleled culinary experiences, exceptional public transit, and a uniquely harmonious urban lifestyle.

    Overall Score
    77.7
    out of 100
    Baseline Rank
    #7
    63-city cohort
    Population
    14.0M
    legacy population figure
    Legacy ranking baseline · 7 August 2025. Scores are retained from the original dataset; positions are recomputed from scores. The new Civometra Index is in research development.

    Evidence desk

    What the official data tells us

    Compare the observation period and geography before comparing values. These sourced observations add context to the legacy scores; they do not yet feed the global Civometra Index.

    Automated feeds checked: 2026-10-12 · Data changed: 2026-10-11

    Japan: national context

    Country-level indicators are not city measurements and are excluded from city scoring.

    Life expectancy at birth

    84.04 years

    Observation: 2024 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    People using the internet

    85.54 % of population

    Observation: 2024 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    Unemployment, modelled ILO estimate

    2.45 % of labour force

    Observation: 2025 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    GDP per capita, PPP

    48,283.37 constant 2021 international $

    Observation: 2025 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    Comparable city-level evidence is still being collected for Tokyo. National context is shown where available.

    Explore all observations and research notes →

    Performance Analysis

    Comprehensive evaluation across all key lifestyle categories

    Food & Culinary
    #5

    Score86.0
    Excellent

    AI & Innovation
    #7

    Score78.1
    Good

    Sustainability
    #40

    Score63.7
    Average

    Cost-Benefit Ratio
    #58

    Score55.7
    Average

    Pet-Friendly
    #63

    Score41.9
    Average

    Overall
    #7

    Score77.7
    Good

    Healthcare
    #2

    Score93.5
    Exceptional

    Safety
    #4

    Score93.2
    Exceptional

    Education
    #3

    Score90.6
    Exceptional

    Tech Jobs
    #4

    Score89.9
    Excellent

    Nightlife & Entertainment
    #5

    Score85.9
    Excellent

    Dating Scene
    #8

    Score84.1
    Excellent

    Remote Work
    #33

    Score73.7
    Good

    Family Life
    #53

    Score63.9
    Average

    Outdoors & Recreation
    #46

    Score63.4
    Average

    Affordability
    #55

    Score60.6
    Average

    Retirement
    #63

    Score56.3
    Average

    Explore Tokyo’s strongest legacy categories

    These are the highest category scores in the inherited profile. They describe the dated baseline; they are not a personal compatibility assessment or a new Civometra result.