Chiba千葉県
Mobara 茂原市
Data last updated:
Mobara, Chiba, Japan has a population of 86,821 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 80,284 by 2030 and 63,935 by 2050 (a decrease of about 26.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.6% to 45.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
86,821
2030
(Projection)
80,284
▼ -7.5%
2040
(Projection)
72,300
▼ -16.7%
2050
(Projection)
63,935
▼ -26.4%
Other municipalities in Chiba (千葉県)
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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Mobara Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86,821 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 83,718 | ▼ -3.6% | Projection |
| 2030 | 80,284 | ▼ -7.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 76,439 | ▼ -12.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 72,300 | ▼ -16.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 68,047 | ▼ -21.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 63,935 | ▼ -26.4% | Projection |
About Mobara
Overview
Mobara (茂原市) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 86,821 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Mobara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Mobara's population is expected to reach 80,284 by 2030 (-7.5%), 72,300 by 2040 (-16.7%), and 63,935 by 2050 (-26.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Mobara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Mobara's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1161 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #842 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #469 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Chiba