Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tochigi栃木県

Oyama 小山市

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Oyama, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 165,404 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 164,441 by 2030 and 150,012 by 2050 (a decrease of about 10.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 25.3% in 2020 to 35.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

165,404

2030Projection

164,441

▼ -1.3%

2040Projection

158,517

▼ -4.9%

2050Projection

150,012

▼ -10.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 25.3%→2050 35.2%

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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.)

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Oyama Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
1980127,226▼ -23.7%Census
1985134,242▼ -19.5%Census
1990142,262▼ -14.6%Census
1995150,115▼ -9.9%Census
2000155,198▼ -6.9%Census
2005160,150▼ -3.9%Census
2010164,454▼ -1.3%Census
2015166,760▲ +0.1%Census
2020166,666—Census
2025165,404▼ -0.8%Census
2030164,441▼ -1.3%Projection
2035161,918▼ -2.8%Projection
2040158,517▼ -4.9%Projection
2045154,463▼ -7.3%Projection
2050150,012▼ -10.0%Projection

About Oyama

Overview

Oyama (小山市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 165,404 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Oyama

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Oyama's population is expected to reach 164,441 by 2030 (-1.3%), 158,517 by 2040 (-4.9%), and 150,012 by 2050 (-10.0%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Oyama

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 25.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.2% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Oyama's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1616 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1601 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #229 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi

Earnings in Tochigi (栃木県): Average salary in Tochigi (栃木県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Oyama, Tochigi?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Oyama has a population of 165,404.
Q.What is the population of Oyama in 2026?
A.Oyama's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 165,211. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (165,404) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (164,441).
Q.What is the projected population of Oyama in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Oyama's population is expected to be 164,441 in 2030, 158,517 in 2040, and 150,012 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Oyama?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Oyama's population is projected to change by -10.0%. The 10-year change is -1.3% and the 20-year change is -4.9%.
Q.Why is the population of Oyama declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Oyama, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 25.3% to 35.2% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Oyama?
A.Oyama's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 25.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 35.2% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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