Shiga滋賀県
Takashima 高島市
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Takashima, Shiga, Japan has a population of 43,103 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 40,374 by 2030 and 28,228 by 2050 (a decrease of about 39.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.1% in 2020 to 50.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
43,103
2030Projection
40,374
▼ -12.9%
2040Projection
34,240
▼ -26.2%
2050Projection
28,228
▼ -39.1%
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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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Takashima 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 | 50,926 | ▲ +9.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 52,020 | ▲ +12.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 52,032 | ▲ +12.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 54,369 | ▲ +17.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 55,451 | ▲ +19.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 53,950 | ▲ +16.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 52,486 | ▲ +13.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 50,025 | ▲ +7.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 46,377 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 43,103 | ▼ -7.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 40,374 | ▼ -12.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 37,326 | ▼ -19.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 34,240 | ▼ -26.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 31,196 | ▼ -32.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 28,228 | ▼ -39.1% | Projection |
About Takashima
Overview
Takashima (高島市) is a municipality in Shiga, Japan, with a population of 43,103 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Takashima
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takashima's population is expected to reach 40,374 by 2030 (-12.9%), 34,240 by 2040 (-26.2%), and 28,228 by 2050 (-39.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Takashima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Takashima's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #754 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #562 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #748 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