Japan Population Decline Simulator

Aomori青森県

Touhoku 東北町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

16,441

2030

(Projection)

13,872

-15.6%

2040

(Projection)

11,413

-30.6%

2050

(Projection)

9,113

-44.6%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 38.4%2050 51.7%

Other municipalities in Aomori (青森県)

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 Touhoku

Overview

Touhoku (東北町) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 16,441 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Touhoku's population is expected to reach 13,872 by 2030 (-15.6%), 11,413 by 2040 (-30.6%), and 9,113 by 2050 (-44.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Touhoku is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Touhoku, Aomori?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Touhoku has a population of 16,441.
Q.What is the projected population of Touhoku in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Touhoku's population is expected to be 13,872 in 2030, 11,413 in 2040, and 9,113 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Touhoku?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Touhoku's population is projected to change by -44.6%. The 10-year change is -15.6% and the 20-year change is -30.6%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Touhoku?
A.Touhoku's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 38.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 51.7% 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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