Japan Population Decline Simulator

Nara奈良県

Ooyodo 大淀町

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Ooyodo, Nara, Japan has a population of 15,051 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 13,941 by 2030 and 8,888 by 2050 (a decrease of about 46.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.7% in 2020 to 57.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

15,051

2030

(Projection)

13,941

▼ -16.7%

2040

(Projection)

11,380

▼ -32.0%

2050

(Projection)

8,888

▼ -46.9%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 34.7%→2050 57.7%

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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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Ooyodo 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
198016,510▼ -1.3%Census
198517,453▲ +4.3%Census
199018,633▲ +11.4%Census
199520,015▲ +19.6%Census
200020,376▲ +21.8%Census
200520,070▲ +20.0%Census
201019,176▲ +14.6%Census
201518,069▲ +8.0%Census
202016,728—Census
202515,051▼ -10.0%Census
203013,941▼ -16.7%Projection
203512,673▼ -24.2%Projection
204011,380▼ -32.0%Projection
204510,117▼ -39.5%Projection
20508,888▼ -46.9%Projection

About Ooyodo

Overview

Ooyodo (大淀町) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 15,051 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Ooyodo

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ooyodo's population is expected to reach 13,941 by 2030 (-16.7%), 11,380 by 2040 (-32.0%), and 8,888 by 2050 (-46.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Ooyodo

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 57.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #453 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #180 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1183 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 Ooyodo, Nara?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Ooyodo has a population of 15,051.
Q.What is the population of Ooyodo in 2026?
A.Ooyodo's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 14,829. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (15,051) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (13,941).
Q.What is the projected population of Ooyodo in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Ooyodo's population is expected to be 13,941 in 2030, 11,380 in 2040, and 8,888 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Ooyodo?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Ooyodo's population is projected to change by -46.9%. The 10-year change is -16.7% and the 20-year change is -32.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Ooyodo 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 Ooyodo, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 34.7% to 57.7% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Ooyodo?
A.Ooyodo's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 34.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 57.7% 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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