Gifu岐阜県
Takayama 高山市
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Takayama, Gifu, Japan has a population of 79,301 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 73,101 by 2030 and 53,862 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.4% in 2020 to 45.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
79,301
2030
(Projection)
73,101
▼ -13.4%
2040
(Projection)
63,080
▼ -25.3%
2050
(Projection)
53,862
▼ -36.2%
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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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Takayama 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 | 95,037 | ▲ +12.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 96,459 | ▲ +14.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 95,859 | ▲ +13.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 96,680 | ▲ +14.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 97,023 | ▲ +14.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 96,231 | ▲ +14.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 92,747 | ▲ +9.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 89,182 | ▲ +5.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 84,419 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 79,301 | ▼ -6.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 73,101 | ▼ -13.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 68,018 | ▼ -19.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 63,080 | ▼ -25.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 58,367 | ▼ -30.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 53,862 | ▼ -36.2% | Projection |
About Takayama
Overview
Takayama (高山市) is a municipality in Gifu, Japan, with a population of 79,301 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Takayama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takayama's population is expected to reach 73,101 by 2030 (-13.4%), 63,080 by 2040 (-25.3%), and 53,862 by 2050 (-36.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Takayama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Takayama's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #853 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #835 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #496 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Gifu
Earnings in Gifu (岐阜県): Average salary in Gifu (岐阜県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure