Abstract: A hydrophilic film forming composition which is used for forming on the surface of a support of every sort a hydrophilic film provided with anti-fogging properties, abrasion resistance and antibacterial properties and having more favorable antifouling properties is provided. A hydrophilic member having an excellent anti-fogging, abrasion-resistant, antibacterial and antifouling surface provided with a hydrophilic film formed of the instant hydrophilic film forming composition on the surface of an appropriate support is provided. A hydrophilic film forming composition including (A) a positively charged nitrogen atom-containing compound having a Log P of not more than 2; (B) a hydrolyzable silyl group-containing hydrophilic polymer; and (C) a metal complex catalyst. A hydrophilic member including a support having the instant hydrophilic film forming composition coated thereon.