Tochigi栃木県
Motegi 茂木町
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Motegi, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 11,899 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,341 by 2030 and 5,194 by 2050 (a decrease of about 56.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.7% to 61.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
11,899
2030
(Projection)
9,341
▼ -21.5%
2040
(Projection)
7,152
▼ -39.9%
2050
(Projection)
5,194
▼ -56.3%
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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Motegi Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,899 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,574 | ▼ -11.1% | Projection |
| 2030 | 9,341 | ▼ -21.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,217 | ▼ -30.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,152 | ▼ -39.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,135 | ▼ -48.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,194 | ▼ -56.3% | Projection |
About Motegi
Overview
Motegi (茂木町) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 11,899 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Motegi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Motegi's population is expected to reach 9,341 by 2030 (-21.5%), 7,152 by 2040 (-39.9%), and 5,194 by 2050 (-56.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Motegi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 61.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Motegi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #132 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #71 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1319 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi