Japan Population Decline Simulator

Shizuoka静岡県

Matsuzaki 松崎町

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Matsuzaki, Shizuoka, Japan has a population of 5,230 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,841 by 2030 and 2,840 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 48.8% in 2020 to 60.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

5,230

2030

(Projection)

4,841

▼ -19.8%

2040

(Projection)

3,767

▼ -37.6%

2050

(Projection)

2,840

▼ -53.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 48.8%→2050 60%

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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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Matsuzaki 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
198010,013▲ +65.8%Census
19859,635▲ +59.6%Census
19909,266▲ +53.5%Census
19958,841▲ +46.4%Census
20008,515▲ +41.0%Census
20058,104▲ +34.2%Census
20107,653▲ +26.7%Census
20156,837▲ +13.2%Census
20206,038—Census
20255,230▼ -13.4%Census
20304,841▼ -19.8%Projection
20354,290▼ -28.9%Projection
20403,767▼ -37.6%Projection
20453,286▼ -45.6%Projection
20502,840▼ -53.0%Projection

About Matsuzaki

Overview

Matsuzaki (松崎町) is a municipality in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of 5,230 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Matsuzaki

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Matsuzaki's population is expected to reach 4,841 by 2030 (-19.8%), 3,767 by 2040 (-37.6%), and 2,840 by 2050 (-53.0%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Matsuzaki

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 48.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 60.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Matsuzaki is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #228 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #107 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1584 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Shizuoka

Earnings in Shizuoka (静岡県): Average salary in Shizuoka (静岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Matsuzaki, Shizuoka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Matsuzaki has a population of 5,230.
Q.What is the population of Matsuzaki in 2026?
A.Matsuzaki's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 5,152. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (5,230) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (4,841).
Q.What is the projected population of Matsuzaki in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Matsuzaki's population is expected to be 4,841 in 2030, 3,767 in 2040, and 2,840 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Matsuzaki?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Matsuzaki's population is projected to change by -53.0%. The 10-year change is -19.8% and the 20-year change is -37.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Matsuzaki 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 Matsuzaki, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 48.8% to 60.0% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Matsuzaki?
A.Matsuzaki's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 48.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 60.0% 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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