Akita秋田県
Yokote 横手市
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Yokote, Akita, Japan has a population of 77,495 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 72,129 by 2030 and 47,878 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.1% in 2020 to 51.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
77,495
2030
(Projection)
72,129
▼ -15.7%
2040
(Projection)
59,708
▼ -30.2%
2050
(Projection)
47,878
▼ -44.0%
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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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Yokote 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 | 120,479 | ▲ +40.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 119,088 | ▲ +39.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 115,761 | ▲ +35.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 112,600 | ▲ +31.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 109,004 | ▲ +27.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 103,652 | ▲ +21.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 98,367 | ▲ +15.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 92,197 | ▲ +7.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 85,555 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 77,495 | ▼ -9.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 72,129 | ▼ -15.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 65,769 | ▼ -23.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 59,708 | ▼ -30.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 53,706 | ▼ -37.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 47,878 | ▼ -44.0% | Projection |
About Yokote
Overview
Yokote (横手市) is a municipality in Akita, Japan, with a population of 77,495 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yokote
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yokote's population is expected to reach 72,129 by 2030 (-15.7%), 59,708 by 2040 (-30.2%), and 47,878 by 2050 (-44.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yokote
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yokote is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #562 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #476 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #502 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Akita
Earnings in Akita (秋田県): Average salary in Akita (秋田県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure