Shiga滋賀県
Ryuuou 竜王町
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Ryuuou, Shiga, Japan has a population of 10,922 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 10,729 by 2030 and 7,872 by 2050 (a decrease of about 33.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.2% in 2020 to 41.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
10,922
2030Projection
10,729
▼ -9.0%
2040Projection
9,309
▼ -21.0%
2050Projection
7,872
▼ -33.2%
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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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Ryuuou 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 | 10,396 | ▼ -11.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 10,751 | ▼ -8.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 12,672 | ▲ +7.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,650 | ▲ +15.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 13,370 | ▲ +13.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 13,280 | ▲ +12.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 12,916 | ▲ +9.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 12,434 | ▲ +5.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 11,789 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,922 | ▼ -7.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 10,729 | ▼ -9.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,050 | ▼ -14.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,309 | ▼ -21.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,564 | ▼ -27.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,872 | ▼ -33.2% | Projection |
About Ryuuou
Overview
Ryuuou (竜王町) is a municipality in Shiga, Japan, with a population of 10,922 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ryuuou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ryuuou's population is expected to reach 10,729 by 2030 (-9.0%), 9,309 by 2040 (-21.0%), and 7,872 by 2050 (-33.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Ryuuou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Ryuuou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #953 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1136 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1314 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