Gunma群馬県
Yoshioka 吉岡町
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Yoshioka, Gunma, Japan has a population of 22,885 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 22,704 by 2030 and 22,164 by 2050 (an increase of about 1.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.0% in 2020 to 33.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
22,885
2030
(Projection)
22,704
▲ +4.2%
2040
(Projection)
22,813
▲ +4.7%
2050
(Projection)
22,164
▲ +1.7%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Yoshioka Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 11,501 | ▼ -47.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 12,488 | ▼ -42.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 13,672 | ▼ -37.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 15,171 | ▼ -30.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 16,504 | ▼ -24.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 18,060 | ▼ -17.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 19,801 | ▼ -9.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 21,080 | ▼ -3.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 21,792 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 22,885 | ▲ +5.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 22,704 | ▲ +4.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 22,865 | ▲ +4.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 22,813 | ▲ +4.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 22,571 | ▲ +3.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 22,164 | ▲ +1.7% | Projection |
About Yoshioka
Overview
Yoshioka (吉岡町) is a municipality in Gunma, Japan, with a population of 22,885 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yoshioka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yoshioka's population is expected to reach 22,704 by 2030 (+4.2%), 22,813 by 2040 (+4.7%), and 22,164 by 2050 (+1.7%). Yoshioka is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Yoshioka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.2% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Yoshioka's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1816 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1716 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1029 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Gunma
Earnings in Gunma (群馬県): Average salary in Gunma (群馬県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure