Tochigi栃木県
Mooka 真岡市
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Mooka, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 78,221 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 72,697 by 2030 and 59,328 by 2050 (a decrease of about 24.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 27.3% to 38.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
78,221
2030
(Projection)
72,697
▼ -7.1%
2040
(Projection)
66,485
▼ -15.0%
2050
(Projection)
59,328
▼ -24.2%
Other municipalities in Tochigi (栃木県)
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.)
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Mooka Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 78,221 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 75,587 | ▼ -3.4% | Projection |
| 2030 | 72,697 | ▼ -7.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 69,699 | ▼ -10.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 66,485 | ▼ -15.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 62,984 | ▼ -19.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 59,328 | ▼ -24.2% | Projection |
About Mooka
Overview
Mooka (真岡市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 78,221 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Mooka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Mooka's population is expected to reach 72,697 by 2030 (-7.1%), 66,485 by 2040 (-15.0%), and 59,328 by 2050 (-24.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Mooka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 27.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 38.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Mooka's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1235 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1357 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #513 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi