Ibaraki茨城県
Moriya 守谷市
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Moriya, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 70,199 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 72,593 by 2030 and 76,203 by 2050 (an increase of about 11.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 23.3% in 2020 to 31.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
70,199
2030
(Projection)
72,593
▲ +6.1%
2040
(Projection)
75,328
▲ +10.1%
2050
(Projection)
76,203
▲ +11.4%
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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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Moriya 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 | 17,585 | ▼ -74.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 23,856 | ▼ -65.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 36,427 | ▼ -46.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 45,821 | ▼ -33.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 50,362 | ▼ -26.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 53,700 | ▼ -21.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 62,482 | ▼ -8.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 64,753 | ▼ -5.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 68,421 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 70,199 | ▲ +2.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 72,593 | ▲ +6.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 74,264 | ▲ +8.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 75,328 | ▲ +10.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 75,950 | ▲ +11.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 76,203 | ▲ +11.4% | Projection |
About Moriya
Overview
Moriya (守谷市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 70,199 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Moriya
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 Rate of Moriya
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.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1892 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1793 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #550 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