Nara奈良県
Ikaruga 斑鳩町
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Ikaruga, Nara, Japan has a population of 26,990 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 26,462 by 2030 and 22,469 by 2050 (a decrease of about 18.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.6% in 2020 to 37.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
26,990
2030
(Projection)
26,462
▼ -4.1%
2040
(Projection)
24,396
▼ -11.6%
2050
(Projection)
22,469
▼ -18.6%
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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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Ikaruga 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 | 25,754 | ▼ -6.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 27,042 | ▼ -2.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 27,595 | → 0.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 28,371 | ▲ +2.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 28,566 | ▲ +3.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 27,816 | ▲ +0.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 27,734 | ▲ +0.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 27,303 | ▼ -1.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 27,587 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 26,990 | ▼ -2.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 26,462 | ▼ -4.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 25,444 | ▼ -7.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 24,396 | ▼ -11.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 23,423 | ▼ -15.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 22,469 | ▼ -18.6% | Projection |
About Ikaruga
Overview
Ikaruga (斑鳩町) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 26,990 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ikaruga
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ikaruga's population is expected to reach 26,462 by 2030 (-4.1%), 24,396 by 2040 (-11.6%), and 22,469 by 2050 (-18.6%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Ikaruga
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Ikaruga's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1384 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1440 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #953 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