# Urban Population (% of Total Population)
- **Urban Population (% of Total Population)** is a key demographic indicator that measures the percentage of a country's population living in **urban areas**, as opposed to **rural areas**.
- **Urban areas** generally include **cities and towns**, which are characterized by higher population density and more developed infrastructure compared to **rural regions**.
- The chart illustrates the percentage of the **total population** residing in **urban areas** in **Japan** over a span of **24 years**, from **2000 to 2023**.