Okinawa沖縄県
Okinawa 沖縄市
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Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 141,660 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 142,720 by 2030 and 140,354 by 2050 (a decrease of about 1.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.1% in 2020 to 33.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
141,660
2030
(Projection)
142,720
→ 0.0%
2040
(Projection)
143,441
▲ +0.5%
2050
(Projection)
140,354
▼ -1.7%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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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Okinawa 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 | 94,851 | ▼ -33.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 101,210 | ▼ -29.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 105,845 | ▼ -25.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 115,336 | ▼ -19.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 119,686 | ▼ -16.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 126,400 | ▼ -11.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 130,249 | ▼ -8.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 139,279 | ▼ -2.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 142,752 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 141,660 | ▼ -0.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 142,720 | → 0.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 143,449 | ▲ +0.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 143,441 | ▲ +0.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 142,436 | ▼ -0.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 140,354 | ▼ -1.7% | Projection |
About Okinawa
Overview
Okinawa (沖縄市) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 141,660 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Okinawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Okinawa's population is expected to reach 142,720 by 2030 (0.0%), 143,441 by 2040 (+0.5%), and 140,354 by 2050 (-1.7%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Okinawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Okinawa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1777 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1684 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #284 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okinawa
Earnings in Okinawa (沖縄県): Average salary in Okinawa (沖縄県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure