Okayama岡山県
Ibara 井原市
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Ibara, Okayama, Japan has a population of 35,310 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 33,205 by 2030 and 23,584 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.5% in 2020 to 47.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
35,310
2030Projection
33,205
▼ -13.5%
2040Projection
28,246
▼ -26.4%
2050Projection
23,584
▼ -38.6%
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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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Ibara 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 | 51,669 | ▲ +34.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 51,053 | ▲ +33.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 49,255 | ▲ +28.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 47,647 | ▲ +24.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 46,489 | ▲ +21.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 45,104 | ▲ +17.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 43,927 | ▲ +14.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 41,390 | ▲ +7.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 38,384 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 35,310 | ▼ -8.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 33,205 | ▼ -13.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 30,710 | ▼ -20.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 28,246 | ▼ -26.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 25,871 | ▼ -32.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 23,584 | ▼ -38.6% | Projection |
About Ibara
Overview
Ibara (井原市) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 35,310 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ibara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ibara's population is expected to reach 33,205 by 2030 (-13.5%), 28,246 by 2040 (-26.4%), and 23,584 by 2050 (-38.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Ibara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Ibara's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #773 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #734 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #831 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okayama
Earnings in Okayama (岡山県): Average salary in Okayama (岡山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure