Fukuoka福岡県
Onga 遠賀町
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Onga, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 18,736 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 17,363 by 2030 and 14,203 by 2050 (a decrease of about 24.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.8% to 39.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
18,736
2030
(Projection)
17,363
▼ -7.3%
2040
(Projection)
15,721
▼ -16.1%
2050
(Projection)
14,203
▼ -24.2%
Other municipalities in Fukuoka (福岡県)
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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Onga Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,736 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 18,150 | ▼ -3.1% | Projection |
| 2030 | 17,363 | ▼ -7.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 16,534 | ▼ -11.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 15,721 | ▼ -16.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 14,935 | ▼ -20.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 14,203 | ▼ -24.2% | Projection |
About Onga
Overview
Onga (遠賀町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 18,736 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Onga
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Onga's population is expected to reach 17,363 by 2030 (-7.3%), 15,721 by 2040 (-16.1%), and 14,203 by 2050 (-24.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Onga
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 39.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Onga's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1237 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1310 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1126 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka