Japan Population Decline Simulator

Nara奈良県

Gojou 五條市

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Gojou, Nara, Japan has a population of 25,253 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 21,851 by 2030 and 11,845 by 2050 (a decrease of about 57.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.6% in 2020 to 62.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

25,253

2030

(Projection)

21,851

▼ -21.8%

2040

(Projection)

16,537

▼ -40.8%

2050

(Projection)

11,845

▼ -57.6%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 39.6%→2050 62.5%

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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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Gojou 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
198040,089▲ +43.5%Census
198539,600▲ +41.8%Census
199039,869▲ +42.8%Census
199540,871▲ +46.3%Census
200039,928▲ +43.0%Census
200537,375▲ +33.8%Census
201034,460▲ +23.4%Census
201530,997▲ +11.0%Census
202027,927—Census
202525,253▼ -9.6%Census
203021,851▼ -21.8%Projection
203519,144▼ -31.4%Projection
204016,537▼ -40.8%Projection
204514,080▼ -49.6%Projection
205011,845▼ -57.6%Projection

About Gojou

Overview

Gojou (五條市) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 25,253 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Gojou

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Gojou's population is expected to reach 21,851 by 2030 (-21.8%), 16,537 by 2040 (-40.8%), and 11,845 by 2050 (-57.6%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Gojou

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 62.5% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #112 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #63 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #988 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nara

Earnings in Nara (奈良県): Average salary in Nara (奈良県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Gojou, Nara?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Gojou has a population of 25,253.
Q.What is the population of Gojou in 2026?
A.Gojou's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 24,573. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (25,253) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (21,851).
Q.What is the projected population of Gojou in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Gojou's population is expected to be 21,851 in 2030, 16,537 in 2040, and 11,845 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Gojou?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Gojou's population is projected to change by -57.6%. The 10-year change is -21.8% and the 20-year change is -40.8%.
Q.Why is the population of Gojou 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 Gojou, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 39.6% to 62.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Gojou?
A.Gojou's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 39.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 62.5% 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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