Yamagata山形県
Yamagata 山形市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
247,747
2030
(Projection)
233,788
▼ -5.6%
2040
(Projection)
217,457
▼ -12.2%
2050
(Projection)
198,986
▼ -19.7%
Other municipalities in Yamagata (山形県)
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 Yamagata
Overview
Yamagata (山形市) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 247,747 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yamagata's population is expected to reach 233,788 by 2030 (-5.6%), 217,457 by 2040 (-12.2%), and 198,986 by 2050 (-19.7%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 39.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Yamagata's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.