Tochigi栃木県
Ootawara 大田原市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
72,123
2030
(Projection)
66,216
▼ -8.2%
2040
(Projection)
59,601
▼ -17.4%
2050
(Projection)
52,338
▼ -27.4%
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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About Ootawara
Overview
Ootawara (大田原市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 72,123 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ootawara's population is expected to reach 66,216 by 2030 (-8.2%), 59,601 by 2040 (-17.4%), and 52,338 by 2050 (-27.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Ootawara's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1138 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1258 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #555 out of 1916 nationwide.
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