Aomori青森県
Nishimeya 西目屋村
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Nishimeya, Aomori, Japan has a population of 1,121 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,004 by 2030 and 587 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.6% in 2020 to 44.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
1,121
2030
(Projection)
1,004
▼ -20.6%
2040
(Projection)
768
▼ -39.3%
2050
(Projection)
587
▼ -53.6%
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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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Nishimeya 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 | 2,812 | ▲ +122.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 2,474 | ▲ +95.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 2,225 | ▲ +75.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 2,138 | ▲ +69.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 2,049 | ▲ +62.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 1,597 | ▲ +26.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,594 | ▲ +26.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,415 | ▲ +11.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,265 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,121 | ▼ -11.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 1,004 | ▼ -20.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 875 | ▼ -30.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 768 | ▼ -39.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 667 | ▼ -47.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 587 | ▼ -53.6% | Projection |
About Nishimeya
Overview
Nishimeya (西目屋村) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 1,121 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nishimeya
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishimeya's population is expected to reach 1,004 by 2030 (-20.6%), 768 by 2040 (-39.3%), and 587 by 2050 (-53.6%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Nishimeya
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nishimeya is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #205 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #937 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1867 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Aomori
Earnings in Aomori (青森県): Average salary in Aomori (青森県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure