Japan Population Decline Simulator

Gifu岐阜県

Goudo 神戸町

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Goudo, Gifu, Japan has a population of 17,572 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 16,473 by 2030 and 11,943 by 2050 (a decrease of about 35.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.5% in 2020 to 44.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

17,572

2030

(Projection)

16,473

▼ -11.4%

2040

(Projection)

14,129

▼ -24.0%

2050

(Projection)

11,943

▼ -35.7%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 32.5%→2050 44.1%

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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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Goudo 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
198019,338▲ +4.1%Census
198520,386▲ +9.7%Census
199020,704▲ +11.4%Census
199520,687▲ +11.3%Census
200020,750▲ +11.6%Census
200520,830▲ +12.1%Census
201020,065▲ +8.0%Census
201519,282▲ +3.8%Census
202018,585—Census
202517,572▼ -5.5%Census
203016,473▼ -11.4%Projection
203515,295▼ -17.7%Projection
204014,129▼ -24.0%Projection
204513,016▼ -30.0%Projection
205011,943▼ -35.7%Projection

About Goudo

Overview

Goudo (神戸町) is a municipality in Gifu, Japan, with a population of 17,572 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Goudo

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Goudo's population is expected to reach 16,473 by 2030 (-11.4%), 14,129 by 2040 (-24.0%), and 11,943 by 2050 (-35.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Goudo

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Goudo's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #870 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #942 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1120 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Goudo, Gifu?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Goudo has a population of 17,572.
Q.What is the population of Goudo in 2026?
A.Goudo's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 17,352. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (17,572) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (16,473).
Q.What is the projected population of Goudo in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Goudo's population is expected to be 16,473 in 2030, 14,129 in 2040, and 11,943 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Goudo?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Goudo's population is projected to change by -35.7%. The 10-year change is -11.4% and the 20-year change is -24.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Goudo declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Goudo, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 32.5% to 44.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Goudo?
A.Goudo's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 32.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 44.1% 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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