Kochi高知県
Muroto 室戸市
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Muroto, Kochi, Japan has a population of 9,634 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,481 by 2030 and 3,777 by 2050 (a decrease of about 67.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 51.8% in 2020 to 65.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
9,634
2030
(Projection)
8,481
▼ -27.8%
2040
(Projection)
5,769
▼ -50.9%
2050
(Projection)
3,777
▼ -67.8%
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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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Muroto 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 | 26,086 | ▲ +122.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 25,309 | ▲ +115.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 23,308 | ▲ +98.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 21,430 | ▲ +82.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 19,472 | ▲ +65.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 17,490 | ▲ +49.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 15,210 | ▲ +29.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 13,524 | ▲ +15.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 11,742 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 9,634 | ▼ -18.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 8,481 | ▼ -27.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 7,054 | ▼ -39.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,769 | ▼ -50.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,683 | ▼ -60.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,777 | ▼ -67.8% | Projection |
About Muroto
Overview
Muroto (室戸市) is a municipality in Kochi, Japan, with a population of 9,634 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Muroto
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Muroto's population is expected to reach 8,481 by 2030 (-27.8%), 5,769 by 2040 (-50.9%), and 3,777 by 2050 (-67.8%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Muroto
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 51.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 65.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Muroto is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #19 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #32 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1362 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kochi
Earnings in Kochi (高知県): Average salary in Kochi (高知県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure