Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tokyo東京都

Meguro 目黒区

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Meguro, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 288,501 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 290,779 by 2030 and 298,596 by 2050 (an increase of about 3.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 19.5% to 24.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

288,501

2030

(Projection)

290,779

+0.8%

2040

(Projection)

298,001

+3.3%

2050

(Projection)

298,596

+3.5%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 19.5%2050 24.5%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

Meguro Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
2020288,501Census
2025286,311▼ -0.8%Projection
2030290,779▲ +0.8%Projection
2035294,905▲ +2.2%Projection
2040298,001▲ +3.3%Projection
2045299,239▲ +3.7%Projection
2050298,596▲ +3.5%Projection

About Meguro

Overview

Meguro (目黒区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 288,501 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Meguro

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Meguro's population is expected to reach 290,779 by 2030 (+0.8%), 298,001 by 2040 (+3.3%), and 298,596 by 2050 (+3.5%). Meguro is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Meguro

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 19.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 24.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1855 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1891 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #96 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tokyo

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Meguro, Tokyo?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Meguro has a population of 288,501.
Q.What is the population of Meguro in 2026?
A.Meguro's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 287,205. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (288,501) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (290,779).
Q.What is the projected population of Meguro in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Meguro's population is expected to be 290,779 in 2030, 298,001 in 2040, and 298,596 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Meguro?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Meguro's population is projected to change by +3.5%. The 10-year change is +0.8% and the 20-year change is +3.3%.
Q.Why is the population of Meguro 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. Meguro is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Meguro?
A.Meguro's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 19.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 24.5% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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