Ibaraki茨城県
Goka 五霞町
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Goka, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 7,507 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,996 by 2030 and 4,534 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.1% in 2020 to 54.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
7,507
2030Projection
6,996
▼ -13.6%
2040Projection
5,765
▼ -28.8%
2050Projection
4,534
▼ -44.0%
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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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Goka 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 | 8,645 | ▲ +6.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 8,593 | ▲ +6.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 9,468 | ▲ +17.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 10,312 | ▲ +27.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 10,218 | ▲ +26.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 9,873 | ▲ +22.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 9,410 | ▲ +16.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 8,786 | ▲ +8.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 8,093 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 7,507 | ▼ -7.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 6,996 | ▼ -13.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,389 | ▼ -21.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,765 | ▼ -28.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,139 | ▼ -36.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,534 | ▼ -44.0% | Projection |
About Goka
Overview
Goka (五霞町) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 7,507 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Goka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Goka's population is expected to reach 6,996 by 2030 (-13.6%), 5,765 by 2040 (-28.8%), and 4,534 by 2050 (-44.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Goka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Goka is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #563 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #296 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1448 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