Japan Population Decline Simulator

Ibaraki茨城県

Moriya 守谷市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

68,426

2030

(Projection)

72,593

+6.1%

2040

(Projection)

75,328

+10.1%

2050

(Projection)

76,203

+11.4%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 23.3%2050 31.4%

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.

About Moriya

Overview

Moriya (守谷市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 68,426 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Moriya's population is expected to reach 72,593 by 2030 (+6.1%), 75,328 by 2040 (+10.1%), and 76,203 by 2050 (+11.4%). Moriya is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 23.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 31.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Moriya stands out as one of the few Japanese municipalities with continued population growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Moriya, Ibaraki?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Moriya has a population of 68,426.
Q.What is the projected population of Moriya in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Moriya's population is expected to be 72,593 in 2030, 75,328 in 2040, and 76,203 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Moriya?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Moriya's population is projected to change by +11.4%. The 10-year change is +6.1% and the 20-year change is +10.1%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Moriya?
A.Moriya's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 23.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 31.4% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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