Japan Population Decline Simulator

Kumamoto熊本県

Oozu 大津町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

35,212

2030

(Projection)

36,841

+4.6%

2040

(Projection)

37,324

+6.0%

2050

(Projection)

36,639

+4.1%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 21.8%2050 30.7%

Other municipalities in Kumamoto (熊本県)

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.)

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

About Oozu

Overview

Oozu (大津町) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 35,212 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Oozu's population is expected to reach 36,841 by 2030 (+4.6%), 37,324 by 2040 (+6.0%), and 36,639 by 2050 (+4.1%). Oozu is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 30.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Oozu's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Oozu, Kumamoto?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Oozu has a population of 35,212.
Q.What is the projected population of Oozu in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Oozu's population is expected to be 36,841 in 2030, 37,324 in 2040, and 36,639 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Oozu?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Oozu's population is projected to change by +4.1%. The 10-year change is +4.6% and the 20-year change is +6.0%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Oozu?
A.Oozu's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 21.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 30.7% 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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