Okinawa沖縄県
Ginoza 宜野座村
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Ginoza, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 6,279 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,115 by 2030 and 6,304 by 2050 (an increase of about 8.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 25.6% in 2020 to 35.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
6,279
2030
(Projection)
6,115
▲ +4.8%
2040
(Projection)
6,283
▲ +7.7%
2050
(Projection)
6,304
▲ +8.1%
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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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Ginoza 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 | 4,022 | ▼ -31.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 4,414 | ▼ -24.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 4,630 | ▼ -20.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 4,651 | ▼ -20.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 4,749 | ▼ -18.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 5,042 | ▼ -13.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 5,331 | ▼ -8.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 5,597 | ▼ -4.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 5,833 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 6,279 | ▲ +7.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 6,115 | ▲ +4.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,213 | ▲ +6.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 6,283 | ▲ +7.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,315 | ▲ +8.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,304 | ▲ +8.1% | Projection |
About Ginoza
Overview
Ginoza (宜野座村) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 6,279 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ginoza
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ginoza's population is expected to reach 6,115 by 2030 (+4.8%), 6,283 by 2040 (+7.7%), and 6,304 by 2050 (+8.1%). Ginoza is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Ginoza
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 25.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.3% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Ginoza's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1873 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1600 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1507 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