Miyazaki宮崎県
Gokase 五ヶ瀬町
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Gokase, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 3,011 (2025 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% in 2020 to 49.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
3,011
2030Projection
2,754
▼ -20.7%
2040Projection
2,183
▼ -37.1%
2050Projection
1,699
▼ -51.1%
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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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Gokase 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 | 6,034 | ▲ +73.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 5,808 | ▲ +67.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 5,392 | ▲ +55.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 5,265 | ▲ +51.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 5,079 | ▲ +46.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 4,812 | ▲ +38.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 4,427 | ▲ +27.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 3,887 | ▲ +12.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 3,472 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 3,011 | ▼ -13.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 2,754 | ▼ -20.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 2,447 | ▼ -29.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 2,183 | ▼ -37.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,929 | ▼ -44.4% | 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 3,011 as of 2025.
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 (-20.7%), 2,183 by 2040 (-37.1%), 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 #297 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #579 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1722 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyazaki
Earnings in Miyazaki (宮崎県): Average salary in Miyazaki (宮崎県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure