Akita秋田県
Yuzawa 湯沢市
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Yuzawa, Akita, Japan has a population of 37,420 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 33,505 by 2030 and 19,552 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.3% in 2020 to 59.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
37,420
2030
(Projection)
33,505
▼ -20.4%
2040
(Projection)
26,164
▼ -37.8%
2050
(Projection)
19,552
▼ -53.5%
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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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Yuzawa 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 | 65,532 | ▲ +55.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 63,949 | ▲ +51.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 62,537 | ▲ +48.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 61,169 | ▲ +45.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 58,504 | ▲ +39.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 55,290 | ▲ +31.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 50,849 | ▲ +20.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 46,613 | ▲ +10.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 42,091 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 37,420 | ▼ -11.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 33,505 | ▼ -20.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 29,725 | ▼ -29.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 26,164 | ▼ -37.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 22,771 | ▼ -45.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 19,552 | ▼ -53.5% | Projection |
About Yuzawa
Overview
Yuzawa (湯沢市) is a municipality in Akita, Japan, with a population of 37,420 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yuzawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yuzawa's population is expected to reach 33,505 by 2030 (-20.4%), 26,164 by 2040 (-37.8%), and 19,552 by 2050 (-53.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Yuzawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 59.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yuzawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #212 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #118 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #807 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