Japan Population Decline Simulator

Nara奈良県

Gose 御所市

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Gose, Nara, Japan has a population of 21,505 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 19,314 by 2030 and 10,788 by 2050 (a decrease of about 55.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.1% in 2020 to 58.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

21,505

2030

(Projection)

19,314

▼ -19.8%

2040

(Projection)

14,731

▼ -38.9%

2050

(Projection)

10,788

▼ -55.2%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 42.1%→2050 58.2%

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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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Gose 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
198037,387▲ +55.2%Census
198536,693▲ +52.3%Census
199036,644▲ +52.1%Census
199536,119▲ +49.9%Census
200034,676▲ +43.9%Census
200532,273▲ +33.9%Census
201030,287▲ +25.7%Census
201526,868▲ +11.5%Census
202024,096—Census
202521,505▼ -10.8%Census
203019,314▼ -19.8%Projection
203516,988▼ -29.5%Projection
204014,731▼ -38.9%Projection
204512,642▼ -47.5%Projection
205010,788▼ -55.2%Projection

About Gose

Overview

Gose (御所市) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 21,505 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Gose

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Gose's population is expected to reach 19,314 by 2030 (-19.8%), 14,731 by 2040 (-38.9%), and 10,788 by 2050 (-55.2%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Gose

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 58.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #165 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #164 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1047 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 Gose, Nara?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Gose has a population of 21,505.
Q.What is the population of Gose in 2026?
A.Gose's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 21,067. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (21,505) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (19,314).
Q.What is the projected population of Gose in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Gose's population is expected to be 19,314 in 2030, 14,731 in 2040, and 10,788 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Gose?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Gose's population is projected to change by -55.2%. The 10-year change is -19.8% and the 20-year change is -38.9%.
Q.Why is the population of Gose 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 Gose, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 42.1% to 58.2% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Gose?
A.Gose's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 42.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 58.2% 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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