Japan Population Decline Simulator

Chiba千葉県

Matsudo 松戸市

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Matsudo, Chiba, Japan has a population of 496,374 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 496,472 by 2030 and 476,057 by 2050 (a decrease of about 4.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.0% in 2020 to 34.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

496,374

2030

(Projection)

496,472

▼ -0.4%

2040

(Projection)

488,305

▼ -2.0%

2050

(Projection)

476,057

▼ -4.5%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 26%→2050 34.5%

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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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Matsudo Population Table (1980–2050)

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

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
1980400,863▼ -19.5%Census
1985427,473▼ -14.2%Census
1990456,210▼ -8.4%Census
1995461,503▼ -7.4%Census
2000464,841▼ -6.7%Census
2005472,579▼ -5.1%Census
2010484,457▼ -2.8%Census
2015483,480▼ -3.0%Census
2020498,232—Census
2025496,374▼ -0.4%Census
2030496,472▼ -0.4%Projection
2035492,959▼ -1.1%Projection
2040488,305▼ -2.0%Projection
2045482,576▼ -3.1%Projection
2050476,057▼ -4.5%Projection

About Matsudo

Overview

Matsudo (松戸市) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 496,374 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Matsudo

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Matsudo's population is expected to reach 496,472 by 2030 (-0.4%), 488,305 by 2040 (-2.0%), and 476,057 by 2050 (-4.5%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Matsudo

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 34.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1730 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1642 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #37 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Chiba

Earnings in Chiba (千葉県): Average salary in Chiba (千葉県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Matsudo, Chiba?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Matsudo has a population of 496,374.
Q.What is the population of Matsudo in 2026?
A.Matsudo's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 496,394. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (496,374) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (496,472).
Q.What is the projected population of Matsudo in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Matsudo's population is expected to be 496,472 in 2030, 488,305 in 2040, and 476,057 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Matsudo?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Matsudo's population is projected to change by -4.5%. The 10-year change is -0.4% and the 20-year change is -2.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Matsudo declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Matsudo, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 26.0% to 34.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Matsudo?
A.Matsudo's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 26.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 34.5% 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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