Japan Population Decline Simulator

Okinawa沖縄県

Uruma うるま市

Data last updated:

Uruma, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 128,243 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 127,788 by 2030 and 124,641 by 2050 (a decrease of about 0.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.5% in 2020 to 33.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

128,243

2030

(Projection)

127,788

▲ +2.0%

2040

(Projection)

127,825

▲ +2.0%

2050

(Projection)

124,641

▼ -0.5%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 22.5%→2050 33.8%

Enter your age

See the population of うるま市 when you turn 50, 60, 70 and 80.

years old

Other municipalities in Okinawa (沖縄県)

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.

Uruma Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198091,285▼ -27.1%Census
198598,539▼ -21.4%Census
1990101,911▼ -18.7%Census
1995105,228▼ -16.0%Census
2000109,992▼ -12.2%Census
2005113,535▼ -9.4%Census
2010116,979▼ -6.6%Census
2015118,898▼ -5.1%Census
2020125,303—Census
2025128,243▲ +2.3%Census
2030127,788▲ +2.0%Projection
2035128,119▲ +2.2%Projection
2040127,825▲ +2.0%Projection
2045126,661▲ +1.1%Projection
2050124,641▼ -0.5%Projection

About Uruma

Overview

Uruma (うるま市) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 128,243 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Uruma

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Uruma's population is expected to reach 127,788 by 2030 (+2.0%), 127,825 by 2040 (+2.0%), and 124,641 by 2050 (-0.5%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Uruma

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 22.5% 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

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1793 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1685 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #326 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Uruma, Okinawa?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Uruma has a population of 128,243.
Q.What is the population of Uruma in 2026?
A.Uruma's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 128,152. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (128,243) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (127,788).
Q.What is the projected population of Uruma in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Uruma's population is expected to be 127,788 in 2030, 127,825 in 2040, and 124,641 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Uruma?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Uruma's population is projected to change by -0.5%. The 10-year change is +2.0% and the 20-year change is +2.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Uruma declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Uruma, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 22.5% to 33.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Uruma?
A.Uruma's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 22.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 33.8% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

Similar-Sized Municipalities in Okinawa

Municipalities with Similar Trends

Share this page