Saga佐賀県
Tara 太良町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
8,126
2030
(Projection)
6,615
▼ -18.6%
2040
(Projection)
5,259
▼ -35.3%
2050
(Projection)
4,035
▼ -50.3%
Other municipalities in Saga (佐賀県)
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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About Tara
Overview
Tara (太良町) is a municipality in Saga, Japan, with a population of 8,126 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 Outlook
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.
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