Okinawa沖縄県
Tarama 多良間村
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Tarama, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 938 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 917 by 2030 and 681 by 2050 (a decrease of about 35.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.5% in 2020 to 42.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
938
2030
(Projection)
917
▼ -13.3%
2040
(Projection)
800
▼ -24.4%
2050
(Projection)
681
▼ -35.6%
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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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Tarama 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 | 1,667 | ▲ +57.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 1,632 | ▲ +54.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 1,463 | ▲ +38.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 1,409 | ▲ +33.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 1,338 | ▲ +26.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 1,370 | ▲ +29.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,231 | ▲ +16.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,194 | ▲ +12.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,058 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 938 | ▼ -11.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 917 | ▼ -13.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 850 | ▼ -19.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 800 | ▼ -24.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 741 | ▼ -30.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 681 | ▼ -35.6% | Projection |
About Tarama
Overview
Tarama (多良間村) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 938 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Tarama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Tarama's population is expected to reach 917 by 2030 (-13.3%), 800 by 2040 (-24.4%), and 681 by 2050 (-35.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Tarama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 42.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Tarama's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #876 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1031 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1879 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