Shiga滋賀県
Taga 多賀町
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Taga, Shiga, Japan has a population of 6,984 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,693 by 2030 and 5,347 by 2050 (a decrease of about 26.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.9% in 2020 to 40.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
6,984
2030Projection
6,693
▼ -8.0%
2040Projection
6,001
▼ -17.5%
2050Projection
5,347
▼ -26.5%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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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Taga 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 | 9,284 | ▲ +27.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 9,353 | ▲ +28.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 9,136 | ▲ +25.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 8,916 | ▲ +22.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 8,463 | ▲ +16.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 8,145 | ▲ +12.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 7,761 | ▲ +6.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 7,355 | ▲ +1.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 7,274 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 6,984 | ▼ -4.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 6,693 | ▼ -8.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,347 | ▼ -12.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 6,001 | ▼ -17.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,660 | ▼ -22.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,347 | ▼ -26.5% | Projection |
About Taga
Overview
Taga (多賀町) is a municipality in Shiga, Japan, with a population of 6,984 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Taga
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Taga's population is expected to reach 6,693 by 2030 (-8.0%), 6,001 by 2040 (-17.5%), and 5,347 by 2050 (-26.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Taga
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Taga's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1157 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1219 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1474 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