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(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To obtain a sharp image with little environmental dependence, uniform charge distribution, little dust of fine dots, excellent fluidity, and toner granules even under severe use conditions. Provided are a toner for developing an electrostatic latent image, an image forming method, an image forming apparatus, and a process cartridge, which are free from image stains due to scattering of aggregates, have a small decrease in halftone homogeneity due to burying of a toner external additive, and can obtain a stable image. SOLUTION: In the electrostatic latent image developing toner comprising at least a binder resin, a colorant and an external additive, the toner having 0.005 to 0.025 μm of the external additive present on the toner surface is 6%. An electrostatic latent image characterized in that 5 to 95% by number, 0.025 to 0.080 μm is 4 to 35% by number, and 0.080 to 0.500 μm is 0.3 to 10% by number. Development toner. |