Kagawa香川県
Tonoshou 土庄町
Data last updated:
Tonoshou, Kagawa, Japan has a population of 12,856 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 10,524 by 2030 and 6,626 by 2050 (a decrease of about 48.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 43.1% to 54.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
12,856
2030
(Projection)
10,524
▼ -18.1%
2040
(Projection)
8,412
▼ -34.6%
2050
(Projection)
6,626
▼ -48.5%
Other municipalities in Kagawa (香川県)
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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Tonoshou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,856 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 11,591 | ▼ -9.8% | Projection |
| 2030 | 10,524 | ▼ -18.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 9,450 | ▼ -26.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 8,412 | ▼ -34.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 7,473 | ▼ -41.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,626 | ▼ -48.5% | Projection |
About Tonoshou
Overview
Tonoshou (土庄町) is a municipality in Kagawa, Japan, with a population of 12,856 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Tonoshou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Tonoshou's population is expected to reach 10,524 by 2030 (-18.1%), 8,412 by 2040 (-34.6%), and 6,626 by 2050 (-48.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Tonoshou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 43.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Tonoshou is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #396 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #327 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1293 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagawa