Aomori青森県
Ooma 大間町
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Ooma, Aomori, Japan has a population of 4,088 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 3,708 by 2030 and 2,062 by 2050 (a decrease of about 56.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.3% in 2020 to 58.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
4,088
2030
(Projection)
3,708
▼ -21.4%
2040
(Projection)
2,841
▼ -39.8%
2050
(Projection)
2,062
▼ -56.3%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Ooma Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 7,624 | ▲ +61.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 7,487 | ▲ +58.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 7,125 | ▲ +51.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 6,606 | ▲ +40.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 6,566 | ▲ +39.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 6,212 | ▲ +31.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 6,340 | ▲ +34.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 5,227 | ▲ +10.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 4,718 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,088 | ▼ -13.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 3,708 | ▼ -21.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 3,259 | ▼ -30.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 2,841 | ▼ -39.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 2,439 | ▼ -48.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 2,062 | ▼ -56.3% | Projection |
About Ooma
Overview
Ooma (大間町) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 4,088 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ooma
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ooma's population is expected to reach 3,708 by 2030 (-21.4%), 2,841 by 2040 (-39.8%), and 2,062 by 2050 (-56.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Ooma
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 58.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Ooma is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #131 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #153 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1655 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Aomori
Earnings in Aomori (青森県): Average salary in Aomori (青森県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure