Nara奈良県
Ouji 王寺町
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Ouji, Nara, Japan has a population of 23,396 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 23,506 by 2030 and 21,298 by 2050 (a decrease of about 11.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.3% in 2020 to 33.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
23,396
2030
(Projection)
23,506
▼ -2.2%
2040
(Projection)
22,467
▼ -6.6%
2050
(Projection)
21,298
▼ -11.4%
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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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Ouji 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 | 17,213 | ▼ -28.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 20,265 | ▼ -15.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 23,625 | ▼ -1.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 24,574 | ▲ +2.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 23,782 | ▼ -1.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 22,751 | ▼ -5.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 22,182 | ▼ -7.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 23,025 | ▼ -4.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 24,043 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 23,396 | ▼ -2.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 23,506 | ▼ -2.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 23,033 | ▼ -4.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 22,467 | ▼ -6.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 21,887 | ▼ -9.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 21,298 | ▼ -11.4% | Projection |
About Ouji
Overview
Ouji (王寺町) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 23,396 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ouji
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ouji's population is expected to reach 23,506 by 2030 (-2.2%), 22,467 by 2040 (-6.6%), and 21,298 by 2050 (-11.4%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Ouji
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Ouji's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1578 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1705 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1018 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