Saga佐賀県
Tara 太良町
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Tara, Saga, Japan has a population of 7,142 (2025 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% in 2020 to 53.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
7,142
2030Projection
6,615
▼ -18.5%
2040Projection
5,259
▼ -35.2%
2050Projection
4,035
▼ -50.3%
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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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Tara 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 | 12,911 | ▲ +59.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 12,582 | ▲ +54.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 12,212 | ▲ +50.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 11,681 | ▲ +43.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 11,140 | ▲ +37.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 10,660 | ▲ +31.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 9,842 | ▲ +21.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 8,779 | ▲ +8.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 8,121 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 7,142 | ▼ -12.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 6,615 | ▼ -18.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 5,920 | ▼ -27.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,259 | ▼ -35.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,634 | ▼ -42.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,035 | ▼ -50.3% | Projection |
About Tara
Overview
Tara (太良町) is a municipality in Saga, Japan, with a population of 7,142 as of 2025.
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 (-18.5%), 5,259 by 2040 (-35.2%), 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 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #369 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1466 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saga
Earnings in Saga (佐賀県): Average salary in Saga (佐賀県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure