Fukushima福島県
Ootama 大玉村
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Ootama, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 8,931 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,841 by 2030 and 7,970 by 2050 (a decrease of about 10.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 27.7% in 2020 to 36.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
8,931
2030
(Projection)
8,841
▼ -0.7%
2040
(Projection)
8,495
▼ -4.6%
2050
(Projection)
7,970
▼ -10.4%
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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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Ootama 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 | 7,837 | ▼ -11.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 7,979 | ▼ -10.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 8,163 | ▼ -8.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 8,339 | ▼ -6.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 8,407 | ▼ -5.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 8,464 | ▼ -4.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 8,574 | ▼ -3.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 8,679 | ▼ -2.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 8,900 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 8,931 | ▲ +0.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 8,841 | ▼ -0.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,698 | ▼ -2.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 8,495 | ▼ -4.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,247 | ▼ -7.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,970 | ▼ -10.4% | Projection |
About Ootama
Overview
Ootama (大玉村) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 8,931 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ootama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ootama's population is expected to reach 8,841 by 2030 (-0.7%), 8,495 by 2040 (-4.6%), and 7,970 by 2050 (-10.4%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Ootama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 27.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Ootama's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1608 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1491 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1395 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