Ibaraki茨城県
Ryuugasaki 龍ケ崎市
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Ryuugasaki, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 73,904 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 71,581 by 2030 and 57,774 by 2050 (a decrease of about 24.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.3% in 2020 to 43.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
73,904
2030
(Projection)
71,581
▼ -6.3%
2040
(Projection)
64,964
▼ -15.0%
2050
(Projection)
57,774
▼ -24.4%
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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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Ryuugasaki 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 | 43,132 | ▼ -43.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 48,857 | ▼ -36.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 57,238 | ▼ -25.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 69,163 | ▼ -9.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 76,923 | ▲ +0.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 78,950 | ▲ +3.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 80,334 | ▲ +5.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 78,342 | ▲ +2.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 76,420 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 73,904 | ▼ -3.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 71,581 | ▼ -6.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 68,411 | ▼ -10.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 64,964 | ▼ -15.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 61,357 | ▼ -19.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 57,774 | ▼ -24.4% | Projection |
About Ryuugasaki
Overview
Ryuugasaki (龍ケ崎市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 73,904 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ryuugasaki
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ryuugasaki's population is expected to reach 71,581 by 2030 (-6.3%), 64,964 by 2040 (-15.0%), and 57,774 by 2050 (-24.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Ryuugasaki
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Ryuugasaki's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1224 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1013 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #524 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Ibaraki
Earnings in Ibaraki (茨城県): Average salary in Ibaraki (茨城県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure