Iwate岩手県
Shizukuishi 雫石町
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Shizukuishi, Iwate, Japan has a population of 14,286 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 12,929 by 2030 and 8,112 by 2050 (a decrease of about 48.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.6% in 2020 to 55.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
14,286
2030
(Projection)
12,929
▼ -17.8%
2040
(Projection)
10,429
▼ -33.7%
2050
(Projection)
8,112
▼ -48.4%
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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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Shizukuishi 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 | 18,696 | ▲ +18.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 19,127 | ▲ +21.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 19,013 | ▲ +20.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 19,373 | ▲ +23.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 19,750 | ▲ +25.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 19,055 | ▲ +21.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 18,033 | ▲ +14.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 16,981 | ▲ +7.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 15,731 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 14,286 | ▼ -9.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 12,929 | ▼ -17.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 11,668 | ▼ -25.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 10,429 | ▼ -33.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,229 | ▼ -41.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,112 | ▼ -48.4% | Projection |
About Shizukuishi
Overview
Shizukuishi (雫石町) is a municipality in Iwate, Japan, with a population of 14,286 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shizukuishi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shizukuishi's population is expected to reach 12,929 by 2030 (-17.8%), 10,429 by 2040 (-33.7%), and 8,112 by 2050 (-48.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shizukuishi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 55.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shizukuishi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #396 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #253 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1204 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Iwate
Earnings in Iwate (岩手県): Average salary in Iwate (岩手県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure