Tochigi栃木県
Shioya 塩谷町
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Shioya, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 10,366 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,119 by 2030 and 4,587 by 2050 (a decrease of about 55.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.1% to 60.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
10,366
2030
(Projection)
8,119
▼ -21.7%
2040
(Projection)
6,243
▼ -39.8%
2050
(Projection)
4,587
▼ -55.7%
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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Shioya Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,366 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 9,132 | ▼ -11.9% | Projection |
| 2030 | 8,119 | ▼ -21.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 7,150 | ▼ -31.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 6,243 | ▼ -39.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,379 | ▼ -48.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,587 | ▼ -55.7% | Projection |
About Shioya
Overview
Shioya (塩谷町) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 10,366 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Shioya
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shioya's population is expected to reach 8,119 by 2030 (-21.7%), 6,243 by 2040 (-39.8%), and 4,587 by 2050 (-55.7%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Shioya
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 60.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shioya is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #150 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #86 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1368 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi