Miyagi宮城県
Yamamoto 山元町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
12,051
2030
(Projection)
10,887
▼ -9.7%
2040
(Projection)
9,395
▼ -22.0%
2050
(Projection)
7,911
▼ -34.4%
Other municipalities in Miyagi (宮城県)
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.)
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About Yamamoto
Overview
Yamamoto (山元町) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 12,051 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yamamoto's population is expected to reach 10,887 by 2030 (-9.7%), 9,395 by 2040 (-22.0%), and 7,911 by 2050 (-34.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Yamamoto's population decline rate exceeds the national average.