provided is a developing device including a container that accommodates a developer , a developer holding member that develops the electrostatic latent image on the image holding member by delivering the developer to a position facing the image holding member , while rotating , a first transport member that extends in a direction of a rotary shaft of the developer holding member , and that transports the developer inside the container in a first direction , and a pushing - back member that pushes back the developer transported in the first direction by the first transport member in a direction opposite to the first direction , and that allows an amount of the developer beyond pushing - back capacity within the developer transported in the first direction , to exit from the container , wherein the container includes a control wall that controls passage of the developer .