Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukushima福島県

Tanagura 棚倉町

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Tanagura, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 11,976 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,279 by 2030 and 7,834 by 2050 (a decrease of about 41.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.1% in 2020 to 46.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

11,976

2030

(Projection)

11,279

▼ -15.5%

2040

(Projection)

9,558

▼ -28.4%

2050

(Projection)

7,834

▼ -41.3%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 32.1%→2050 46.9%

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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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Tanagura 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
198016,105▲ +20.7%Census
198516,510▲ +23.7%Census
199016,606▲ +24.5%Census
199516,547▲ +24.0%Census
200016,376▲ +22.7%Census
200515,795▲ +18.4%Census
201015,062▲ +12.9%Census
201514,295▲ +7.1%Census
202013,343—Census
202511,976▼ -10.2%Census
203011,279▼ -15.5%Projection
203510,397▼ -22.1%Projection
20409,558▼ -28.4%Projection
20458,702▼ -34.8%Projection
20507,834▼ -41.3%Projection

About Tanagura

Overview

Tanagura (棚倉町) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 11,976 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Tanagura

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Tanagura's population is expected to reach 11,279 by 2030 (-15.5%), 9,558 by 2040 (-28.4%), and 7,834 by 2050 (-41.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Tanagura

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Tanagura is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #667 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #755 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1288 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 Tanagura, Fukushima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Tanagura has a population of 11,976.
Q.What is the population of Tanagura in 2026?
A.Tanagura's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 11,837. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (11,976) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (11,279).
Q.What is the projected population of Tanagura in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Tanagura's population is expected to be 11,279 in 2030, 9,558 in 2040, and 7,834 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Tanagura?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Tanagura's population is projected to change by -41.3%. The 10-year change is -15.5% and the 20-year change is -28.4%.
Q.Why is the population of Tanagura 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 Tanagura, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 32.1% to 46.9% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Tanagura?
A.Tanagura's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 32.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 46.9% 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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