Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kyoto京都府

Maizuru 舞鶴市

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Maizuru, Kyoto, Japan has a population of 73,046 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 71,362 by 2030 and 53,813 by 2050 (a decrease of about 33.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.2% in 2020 to 40.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

73,046

2030

(Projection)

71,362

▼ -11.2%

2040

(Projection)

62,426

▼ -22.3%

2050

(Projection)

53,813

▼ -33.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 32.2%→2050 40.9%

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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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Maizuru 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
198097,578▲ +21.5%Census
198598,775▲ +23.0%Census
199096,333▲ +19.9%Census
199594,784▲ +18.0%Census
200094,050▲ +17.1%Census
200591,733▲ +14.2%Census
201088,669▲ +10.4%Census
201583,990▲ +4.5%Census
202080,336—Census
202573,046▼ -9.1%Census
203071,362▼ -11.2%Projection
203566,865▼ -16.8%Projection
204062,426▼ -22.3%Projection
204558,027▼ -27.8%Projection
205053,813▼ -33.0%Projection

About Maizuru

Overview

Maizuru (舞鶴市) is a municipality in Kyoto, Japan, with a population of 73,046 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Maizuru

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Maizuru's population is expected to reach 71,362 by 2030 (-11.2%), 62,426 by 2040 (-22.3%), and 53,813 by 2050 (-33.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Maizuru

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Maizuru's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #963 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1181 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #527 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kyoto

Earnings in Kyoto (京都府): Average salary in Kyoto (京都府) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Maizuru, Kyoto?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Maizuru has a population of 73,046.
Q.What is the population of Maizuru in 2026?
A.Maizuru's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 72,709. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (73,046) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (71,362).
Q.What is the projected population of Maizuru in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Maizuru's population is expected to be 71,362 in 2030, 62,426 in 2040, and 53,813 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Maizuru?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Maizuru's population is projected to change by -33.0%. The 10-year change is -11.2% and the 20-year change is -22.3%.
Q.Why is the population of Maizuru 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 Maizuru, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 32.2% to 40.9% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Maizuru?
A.Maizuru's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 32.2% as of 2020, projected to rise to 40.9% 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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