Nara奈良県
Soni 曽爾村
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Soni, Nara, Japan has a population of 1,142 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 913 by 2030 and 378 by 2050 (a decrease of about 70.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 51.6% in 2020 to 66.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
1,142
2030
(Projection)
913
▼ -29.5%
2040
(Projection)
610
▼ -52.9%
2050
(Projection)
378
▼ -70.8%
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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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Soni 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 | 3,083 | ▲ +138.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 2,975 | ▲ +129.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 2,743 | ▲ +111.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 2,645 | ▲ +104.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 2,472 | ▲ +90.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 2,193 | ▲ +69.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,895 | ▲ +46.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,549 | ▲ +19.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,295 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,142 | ▼ -11.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 913 | ▼ -29.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 752 | ▼ -41.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 610 | ▼ -52.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 485 | ▼ -62.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 378 | ▼ -70.8% | Projection |
About Soni
Overview
Soni (曽爾村) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 1,142 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Soni
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Soni's population is expected to reach 913 by 2030 (-29.5%), 610 by 2040 (-52.9%), and 378 by 2050 (-70.8%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Soni
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 51.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 66.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Soni is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #6 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #25 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1864 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