Ibaraki茨城県
Itako 潮来市
Data last updated:
Itako, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 25,158 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 24,003 by 2030 and 16,865 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.1% in 2020 to 46.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
25,158
2030
(Projection)
24,003
▼ -13.0%
2040
(Projection)
20,347
▼ -26.3%
2050
(Projection)
16,865
▼ -38.9%
Change vs. 2020 census
Enter your age
See the population of 潮来市 when you turn 50, 60, 70 and 80.
Other municipalities in Ibaraki (茨城県)
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.)
* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.
Itako 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 | 29,075 | ▲ +5.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 30,421 | ▲ +10.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 30,863 | ▲ +11.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 32,133 | ▲ +16.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 31,944 | ▲ +15.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 31,524 | ▲ +14.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 30,534 | ▲ +10.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 29,111 | ▲ +5.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 27,604 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 25,158 | ▼ -8.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 24,003 | ▼ -13.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 22,187 | ▼ -19.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 20,347 | ▼ -26.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 18,558 | ▼ -32.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 16,865 | ▼ -38.9% | Projection |
About Itako
Overview
Itako (潮来市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 25,158 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Itako
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Itako's population is expected to reach 24,003 by 2030 (-13.0%), 20,347 by 2040 (-26.3%), and 16,865 by 2050 (-38.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Itako
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Itako's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #758 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #792 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #991 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