Japan Population Decline Simulator

Hyogo兵庫県

Taka 多可町

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Taka, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 19,284 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 15,357 by 2030 and 9,228 by 2050 (a decrease of about 52.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.3% to 59.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

19,284

2030

(Projection)

15,357

-20.4%

2040

(Projection)

12,115

-37.2%

2050

(Projection)

9,228

-52.1%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 38.3%2050 59.3%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

Taka Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
202019,284Census
202517,085▼ -11.4%Projection
203015,357▼ -20.4%Projection
203513,696▼ -29.0%Projection
204012,115▼ -37.2%Projection
204510,617▼ -44.9%Projection
20509,228▼ -52.1%Projection

About Taka

Overview

Taka (多可町) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 19,284 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Taka

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Taka's population is expected to reach 15,357 by 2030 (-20.4%), 12,115 by 2040 (-37.2%), and 9,228 by 2050 (-52.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Taka

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 59.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Taka is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #261 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #131 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1115 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Taka, Hyogo?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Taka has a population of 19,284.
Q.What is the population of Taka in 2026?
A.Taka's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 16,739. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (19,284) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (15,357).
Q.What is the projected population of Taka in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Taka's population is expected to be 15,357 in 2030, 12,115 in 2040, and 9,228 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Taka?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Taka's population is projected to change by -52.1%. The 10-year change is -20.4% and the 20-year change is -37.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Taka 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 Taka, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 38.3% to 59.3% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Taka?
A.Taka's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 38.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 59.3% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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