Kyoto京都府
Uji 宇治市
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Uji, Kyoto, Japan has a population of 172,873 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 165,299 by 2030 and 130,285 by 2050 (a decrease of about 27.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.0% in 2020 to 41.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
172,873
2030
(Projection)
165,299
▼ -8.0%
2040
(Projection)
147,779
▼ -17.7%
2050
(Projection)
130,285
▼ -27.5%
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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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Uji 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 | 152,692 | ▼ -15.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 165,411 | ▼ -7.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 177,010 | ▼ -1.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 184,830 | ▲ +2.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 189,112 | ▲ +5.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 189,591 | ▲ +5.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 189,609 | ▲ +5.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 184,678 | ▲ +2.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 179,630 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 172,873 | ▼ -3.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 165,299 | ▼ -8.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 156,748 | ▼ -12.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 147,779 | ▼ -17.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 138,878 | ▼ -22.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 130,285 | ▼ -27.5% | Projection |
About Uji
Overview
Uji (宇治市) is a municipality in Kyoto, Japan, with a population of 172,873 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Uji
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Uji's population is expected to reach 165,299 by 2030 (-8.0%), 147,779 by 2040 (-17.7%), and 130,285 by 2050 (-27.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Uji
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Uji's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1136 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1141 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #219 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