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Iwate岩手県

Morioka 盛岡市

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Morioka, Iwate, Japan has a population of 278,444 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 272,642 by 2030 and 225,333 by 2050 (a decrease of about 22.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.1% in 2020 to 40.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025년

(실적)

278,444명

2030년

(추계)

272,642명

▼ -5.9%

2040년

(추계)

250,661명

▼ -13.5%

2050년

(추계)

225,333명

▼ -22.2%

Change vs. 2020 census

고령화율(65세 이상): 2020년 28.1%→2050년 40.8%

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Morioka 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
1980272,814▼ -5.8%Census
1985287,312▼ -0.8%Census
1990292,632▲ +1.0%Census
1995300,723▲ +3.8%Census
2000302,857▲ +4.5%Census
2005300,746▲ +3.8%Census
2010298,348▲ +3.0%Census
2015297,631▲ +2.7%Census
2020289,731—Census
2025278,444▼ -3.9%Census
2030272,642▼ -5.9%Projection
2035262,205▼ -9.5%Projection
2040250,661▼ -13.5%Projection
2045238,224▼ -17.8%Projection
2050225,333▼ -22.2%Projection

About Morioka

Overview

Morioka (盛岡市) is a municipality in Iwate, Japan, with a population of 278,444 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Morioka

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Morioka's population is expected to reach 272,642 by 2030 (-5.9%), 250,661 by 2040 (-13.5%), and 225,333 by 2050 (-22.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Morioka

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Morioka's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1286 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1188 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #100 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Iwate

Iwate (岩手県)의 소득 수준: Iwate (岩手県)의 평균 연봉(연령·성별·기업 규모별)jpsalary / 후생노동성 임금구조 기본통계조사

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Morioka, Iwate?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Morioka has a population of 278,444.
Q.What is the population of Morioka in 2026?
A.Morioka's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 277,284. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (278,444) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (272,642).
Q.What is the projected population of Morioka in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Morioka's population is expected to be 272,642 in 2030, 250,661 in 2040, and 225,333 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Morioka?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Morioka's population is projected to change by -22.2%. The 10-year change is -5.9% and the 20-year change is -13.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Morioka 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 Morioka, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 28.1% to 40.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Morioka?
A.Morioka's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 40.8% 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.

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