Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kagawa香川県

Takamatsu 高松市

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Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan has a population of 406,893 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 395,778 by 2030 and 351,256 by 2050 (a decrease of about 15.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.7% in 2020 to 37.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

406,893

2030Projection

395,778

▼ -5.2%

2040Projection

374,809

▼ -10.2%

2050Projection

351,256

▼ -15.9%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28.7%→2050 37.7%

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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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Takamatsu 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
1980386,547▼ -7.4%Census
1985401,020▼ -3.9%Census
1990406,853▼ -2.5%Census
1995412,626▼ -1.2%Census
2000416,680▼ -0.2%Census
2005418,125▲ +0.2%Census
2010419,429▲ +0.5%Census
2015420,748▲ +0.8%Census
2020417,496—Census
2025406,893▼ -2.5%Census
2030395,778▼ -5.2%Projection
2035385,675▼ -7.6%Projection
2040374,809▼ -10.2%Projection
2045363,138▼ -13.0%Projection
2050351,256▼ -15.9%Projection

About Takamatsu

Overview

Takamatsu (高松市) is a municipality in Kagawa, Japan, with a population of 406,893 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Takamatsu

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takamatsu's population is expected to reach 395,778 by 2030 (-5.2%), 374,809 by 2040 (-10.2%), and 351,256 by 2050 (-15.9%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Takamatsu

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Takamatsu's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1463 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1424 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #52 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagawa

Earnings in Kagawa (香川県): Average salary in Kagawa (香川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Takamatsu, Kagawa?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Takamatsu has a population of 406,893.
Q.What is the population of Takamatsu in 2026?
A.Takamatsu's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 404,670. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (406,893) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (395,778).
Q.What is the projected population of Takamatsu in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Takamatsu's population is expected to be 395,778 in 2030, 374,809 in 2040, and 351,256 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Takamatsu?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Takamatsu's population is projected to change by -15.9%. The 10-year change is -5.2% and the 20-year change is -10.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Takamatsu 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 Takamatsu, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 28.7% to 37.7% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Takamatsu?
A.Takamatsu's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 37.7% 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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