Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukushima福島県

Motomiya 本宮市

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Motomiya, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 29,610 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 28,216 by 2030 and 22,760 by 2050 (a decrease of about 24.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.4% in 2020 to 42.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

29,610

2030

(Projection)

28,216

▼ -6.7%

2040

(Projection)

25,714

▼ -15.0%

2050

(Projection)

22,760

▼ -24.7%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28.4%→2050 42.8%

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Data Sources

  • Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (e-Stat)(https://www.e-stat.go.jp/)
  • National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)

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Motomiya Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198027,732▼ -8.3%Census
198528,531▼ -5.6%Census
199029,144▼ -3.6%Census
199530,682▲ +1.5%Census
200031,541▲ +4.3%Census
200531,367▲ +3.7%Census
201031,489▲ +4.1%Census
201530,924▲ +2.3%Census
202030,236—Census
202529,610▼ -2.1%Census
203028,216▼ -6.7%Projection
203527,020▼ -10.6%Projection
204025,714▼ -15.0%Projection
204524,295▼ -19.6%Projection
205022,760▼ -24.7%Projection

About Motomiya

Overview

Motomiya (本宮市) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 29,610 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Motomiya

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Motomiya's population is expected to reach 28,216 by 2030 (-6.7%), 25,714 by 2040 (-15.0%), and 22,760 by 2050 (-24.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Motomiya

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 42.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Motomiya's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1212 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1036 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #917 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukushima

Earnings in Fukushima (福島県): Average salary in Fukushima (福島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Motomiya, Fukushima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Motomiya has a population of 29,610.
Q.What is the population of Motomiya in 2026?
A.Motomiya's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 29,331. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (29,610) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (28,216).
Q.What is the projected population of Motomiya in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Motomiya's population is expected to be 28,216 in 2030, 25,714 in 2040, and 22,760 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Motomiya?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Motomiya's population is projected to change by -24.7%. The 10-year change is -6.7% and the 20-year change is -15.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Motomiya declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Motomiya, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 28.4% to 42.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Motomiya?
A.Motomiya's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 42.8% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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