Toyama富山県
Takaoka 高岡市
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Takaoka, Toyama, Japan has a population of 158,431 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 151,998 by 2030 and 119,270 by 2050 (a decrease of about 28.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.1% in 2020 to 43.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
158,431
2030Projection
151,998
▼ -8.7%
2040Projection
135,667
▼ -18.5%
2050Projection
119,270
▼ -28.3%
Change vs. 2020 census
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Takaoka Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 186,900 | ▲ +12.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 188,006 | ▲ +13.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 187,869 | ▲ +12.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 186,827 | ▲ +12.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 185,682 | ▲ +11.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 181,229 | ▲ +8.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 176,061 | ▲ +5.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 172,125 | ▲ +3.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 166,393 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 158,431 | ▼ -4.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 151,998 | ▼ -8.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 143,996 | ▼ -13.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 135,667 | ▼ -18.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 127,318 | ▼ -23.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 119,270 | ▼ -28.3% | Projection |
About Takaoka
Overview
Takaoka (高岡市) is a municipality in Toyama, Japan, with a population of 158,431 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Takaoka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takaoka's population is expected to reach 151,998 by 2030 (-8.7%), 135,667 by 2040 (-18.5%), and 119,270 by 2050 (-28.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Takaoka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Takaoka's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1110 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1005 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #245 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Toyama
Earnings in Toyama (富山県): Average salary in Toyama (富山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure