Tokushima徳島県
Mugi 牟岐町
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Mugi, Tokushima, Japan has a population of 3,747 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 2,792 by 2030 and 1,382 by 2050 (a decrease of about 63.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 53.9% to 66.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
3,747
2030
(Projection)
2,792
▼ -25.5%
2040
(Projection)
2,011
▼ -46.3%
2050
(Projection)
1,382
▼ -63.1%
Other municipalities in Tokushima (徳島県)
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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About Mugi
Overview
Mugi (牟岐町) is a municipality in Tokushima, Japan, with a population of 3,747 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Mugi's population is expected to reach 2,792 by 2030 (-25.5%), 2,011 by 2040 (-46.3%), and 1,382 by 2050 (-63.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 53.9% 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
Mugi is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #37 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #27 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1701 out of 1916 nationwide.
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