Akita秋田県
Yokote 横手市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
85,584
2030
(Projection)
72,129
▼ -15.7%
2040
(Projection)
59,708
▼ -30.2%
2050
(Projection)
47,878
▼ -44.1%
Other municipalities in Akita (秋田県)
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 Yokote
Overview
Yokote (横手市) is a municipality in Akita, Japan, with a population of 85,584 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 (-44.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
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.