Japan Population Decline Simulator

Saitama埼玉県

Oomiya さいたま市大宮区

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Oomiya, Saitama, Japan has a population of 125,285 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 123,793 by 2030 and 124,821 by 2050 (an increase of about 6.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.5% in 2020 to 27.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

125,285

2030

(Projection)

123,793

▲ +5.1%

2040

(Projection)

125,870

▲ +6.9%

2050

(Projection)

124,821

▲ +6.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 22.5%→2050 27%

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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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Oomiya Population Table (2005–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
2005106,477▼ -9.6%Census
2010108,488▼ -7.9%Census
2015113,864▼ -3.3%Census
2020117,784—Census
2025125,285▲ +6.4%Census
2030123,793▲ +5.1%Projection
2035125,229▲ +6.3%Projection
2040125,870▲ +6.9%Projection
2045125,705▲ +6.7%Projection
2050124,821▲ +6.0%Projection

About Oomiya

Overview

Oomiya (さいたま市大宮区) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 125,285 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Oomiya

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Oomiya's population is expected to reach 123,793 by 2030 (+5.1%), 125,870 by 2040 (+6.9%), and 124,821 by 2050 (+6.0%). Oomiya is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Oomiya

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 22.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 27.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Oomiya's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1864 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1873 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #332 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saitama

Earnings in Saitama (埼玉県): Average salary in Saitama (埼玉県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Oomiya, Saitama?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Oomiya has a population of 125,285.
Q.What is the population of Oomiya in 2026?
A.Oomiya's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 124,987. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (125,285) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (123,793).
Q.What is the projected population of Oomiya in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Oomiya's population is expected to be 123,793 in 2030, 125,870 in 2040, and 124,821 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Oomiya?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Oomiya's population is projected to change by +6.0%. The 10-year change is +5.1% and the 20-year change is +6.9%.
Q.Why is the population of Oomiya growing?
A.Municipalities with growing populations typically benefit from net in-migration driven by good access to major metropolitan areas, housing development, and family support policies. Oomiya is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Oomiya?
A.Oomiya's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 22.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 27.0% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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