Iwate岩手県
Iwaizumi 岩泉町
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Iwaizumi, Iwate, Japan has a population of 7,421 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,930 by 2030 and 4,099 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 44.3% in 2020 to 55.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
7,421
2030
(Projection)
6,930
▼ -20.6%
2040
(Projection)
5,407
▼ -38.0%
2050
(Projection)
4,099
▼ -53.0%
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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.)
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Iwaizumi 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 | 18,236 | ▲ +109.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 16,959 | ▲ +94.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 15,164 | ▲ +73.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,879 | ▲ +59.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 12,845 | ▲ +47.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 11,914 | ▲ +36.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 10,804 | ▲ +23.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 9,841 | ▲ +12.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 8,726 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 7,421 | ▼ -15.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 6,930 | ▼ -20.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,137 | ▼ -29.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,407 | ▼ -38.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,728 | ▼ -45.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,099 | ▼ -53.0% | Projection |
About Iwaizumi
Overview
Iwaizumi (岩泉町) is a municipality in Iwate, Japan, with a population of 7,421 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Iwaizumi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Iwaizumi's population is expected to reach 6,930 by 2030 (-20.6%), 5,407 by 2040 (-38.0%), and 4,099 by 2050 (-53.0%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Iwaizumi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 55.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Iwaizumi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #225 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #268 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1452 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