Shiga滋賀県
Moriyama 守山市
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Moriyama, Shiga, Japan has a population of 84,478 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 86,433 by 2030 and 85,059 by 2050 (an increase of about 2.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.0% in 2020 to 32.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
84,478
2030Projection
86,433
▲ +3.8%
2040Projection
86,738
▲ +4.2%
2050Projection
85,059
▲ +2.2%
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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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Moriyama 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 | 46,763 | ▼ -43.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 53,052 | ▼ -36.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 58,561 | ▼ -29.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 61,859 | ▼ -25.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 65,542 | ▼ -21.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 70,823 | ▼ -14.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 76,560 | ▼ -8.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 79,859 | ▼ -4.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 83,236 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 84,478 | ▲ +1.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 86,433 | ▲ +3.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 86,864 | ▲ +4.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 86,738 | ▲ +4.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 86,113 | ▲ +3.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 85,059 | ▲ +2.2% | Projection |
About Moriyama
Overview
Moriyama (守山市) is a municipality in Shiga, Japan, with a population of 84,478 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Moriyama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Moriyama's population is expected to reach 86,433 by 2030 (+3.8%), 86,738 by 2040 (+4.2%), and 85,059 by 2050 (+2.2%). Moriyama is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Moriyama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 22.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Moriyama's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1828 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1748 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #472 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Shiga
Earnings in Shiga (滋賀県): Average salary in Shiga (滋賀県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure