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Tokyo東京都

Musashino 武蔵野市

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Musashino, Tokyo, Japan has a population of 150,528 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 156,616 by 2030 and 158,921 by 2050 (an increase of about 5.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.9% in 2020 to 30.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

150,528

2030Projection

156,616

▲ +4.3%

2040Projection

159,716

▲ +6.4%

2050Projection

158,921

▲ +5.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 21.9%→2050 30.2%

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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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Musashino 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
1980136,910▼ -8.8%Census
1985138,783▼ -7.6%Census
1990139,077▼ -7.4%Census
1995135,051▼ -10.1%Census
2000135,746▼ -9.6%Census
2005137,525▼ -8.4%Census
2010138,734▼ -7.6%Census
2015144,730▼ -3.6%Census
2020150,149—Census
2025150,528▲ +0.3%Census
2030156,616▲ +4.3%Projection
2035158,625▲ +5.6%Projection
2040159,716▲ +6.4%Projection
2045159,750▲ +6.4%Projection
2050158,921▲ +5.8%Projection

About Musashino

Overview

Musashino (武蔵野市) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 150,528 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Musashino

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Musashino's population is expected to reach 156,616 by 2030 (+4.3%), 159,716 by 2040 (+6.4%), and 158,921 by 2050 (+5.8%). Musashino is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Musashino

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 30.2% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1862 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1825 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #262 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tokyo

Earnings in Tokyo (東京都): Average salary in Tokyo (東京都) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Musashino, Tokyo?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Musashino has a population of 150,528.
Q.What is the population of Musashino in 2026?
A.Musashino's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 151,746. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (150,528) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (156,616).
Q.What is the projected population of Musashino in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Musashino's population is expected to be 156,616 in 2030, 159,716 in 2040, and 158,921 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Musashino?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Musashino's population is projected to change by +5.8%. The 10-year change is +4.3% and the 20-year change is +6.4%.
Q.Why is the population of Musashino 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. Musashino is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Musashino?
A.Musashino's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 21.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 30.2% 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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