Japan Population Decline Simulator

Saga佐賀県

Tara 太良町

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Tara, Saga, Japan has a population of 8,126 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,615 by 2030 and 4,035 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.9% to 53.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

8,126

2030

(Projection)

6,615

-18.6%

2040

(Projection)

5,259

-35.3%

2050

(Projection)

4,035

-50.3%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 38.9%2050 53%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

Tara Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
20208,126Census
20257,337▼ -9.7%Projection
20306,615▼ -18.6%Projection
20355,920▼ -27.1%Projection
20405,259▼ -35.3%Projection
20454,634▼ -43.0%Projection
20504,035▼ -50.3%Projection

About Tara

Overview

Tara (太良町) is a municipality in Saga, Japan, with a population of 8,126 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Tara

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Tara's population is expected to reach 6,615 by 2030 (-18.6%), 5,259 by 2040 (-35.3%), and 4,035 by 2050 (-50.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Tara

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 53.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Tara is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #334 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #369 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1454 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saga

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Tara, Saga?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Tara has a population of 8,126.
Q.What is the population of Tara in 2026?
A.Tara's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 7,193. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (8,126) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (6,615).
Q.What is the projected population of Tara in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Tara's population is expected to be 6,615 in 2030, 5,259 in 2040, and 4,035 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Tara?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Tara's population is projected to change by -50.3%. The 10-year change is -18.6% and the 20-year change is -35.3%.
Q.Why is the population of Tara 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 Tara, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 38.9% to 53.0% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Tara?
A.Tara's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 38.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 53.0% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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