Japan Population Decline Simulator

Okinawa沖縄県

Uruma うるま市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

125,406

2030

(Projection)

127,788

+1.9%

2040

(Projection)

127,825

+1.9%

2050

(Projection)

124,641

-0.6%

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

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.

About Uruma

Overview

Uruma (うるま市) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 125,406 as of 2020.

Population Projection

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 (+1.9%), 127,825 by 2040 (+1.9%), and 124,641 by 2050 (-0.6%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Outlook

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Uruma, Okinawa?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Uruma has a population of 125,406.
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 -0.6%. The 10-year change is +1.9% and the 20-year change is +1.9%.
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 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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