Miyazaki宮崎県
Gokase 五ヶ瀬町
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Gokase, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 3,476 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 2,754 by 2030 and 1,699 by 2050 (a decrease of about 51.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.9% to 49.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
3,476
2030
(Projection)
2,754
▼ -20.8%
2040
(Projection)
2,183
▼ -37.2%
2050
(Projection)
1,699
▼ -51.1%
Other municipalities in Miyazaki (宮崎県)
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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Gokase Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,476 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 3,090 | ▼ -11.1% | Projection |
| 2030 | 2,754 | ▼ -20.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 2,447 | ▼ -29.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 2,183 | ▼ -37.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,929 | ▼ -44.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,699 | ▼ -51.1% | Projection |
About Gokase
Overview
Gokase (五ヶ瀬町) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 3,476 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Gokase
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Gokase's population is expected to reach 2,754 by 2030 (-20.8%), 2,183 by 2040 (-37.2%), and 1,699 by 2050 (-51.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Gokase
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Gokase is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #299 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #579 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1719 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyazaki