An image forming apparatus including an image bearing member and a
developing device configured to develop an electrostatic image on the
image bearing member with a toner to form a toner image thereon and
including a developing unit configured to develop the electrostatic
image, and a toner cartridge configured to supply the toner to the
developing unit through at least one opening, wherein the developing
device circulates the toner between the toner cartridge and the
developing unit through the at least one opening, and wherein the
internal temperature of the hopper is higher than that of the cartridge
and the ratio of a charge quantity distribution parameter of the toner
under a condition of 45.degree. C. and 54% RH to that under a condition
of 25.degree. C. and 54% RH is greater than 0.9 and less than 1.5.