Fukuoka福岡県
Ootou 大任町
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Ootou, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 4,772 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,533 by 2030 and 3,500 by 2050 (a decrease of about 30.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.9% in 2020 to 40.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
4,772
2030
(Projection)
4,533
▼ -9.5%
2040
(Projection)
4,044
▼ -19.2%
2050
(Projection)
3,500
▼ -30.1%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Ootou 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 | 6,653 | ▲ +32.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 6,943 | ▲ +38.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 6,628 | ▲ +32.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 6,196 | ▲ +23.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 5,943 | ▲ +18.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 5,741 | ▲ +14.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 5,503 | ▲ +9.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 5,176 | ▲ +3.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 5,008 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,772 | ▼ -4.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 4,533 | ▼ -9.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,292 | ▼ -14.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,044 | ▼ -19.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,768 | ▼ -24.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,500 | ▼ -30.1% | Projection |
About Ootou
Overview
Ootou (大任町) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 4,772 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ootou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ootou's population is expected to reach 4,533 by 2030 (-9.5%), 4,044 by 2040 (-19.2%), and 3,500 by 2050 (-30.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Ootou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Ootou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1056 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1221 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1608 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka
Earnings in Fukuoka (福岡県): Average salary in Fukuoka (福岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure