Yamagata山形県
Yonezawa 米沢市
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Yonezawa, Yamagata, Japan has a population of 76,033 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 71,907 by 2030 and 53,112 by 2050 (a decrease of about 34.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.2% in 2020 to 43.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
76,033
2030
(Projection)
71,907
▼ -11.5%
2040
(Projection)
62,506
▼ -23.1%
2050
(Projection)
53,112
▼ -34.6%
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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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Yonezawa 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 | 92,823 | ▲ +14.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 93,721 | ▲ +15.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 94,760 | ▲ +16.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 95,592 | ▲ +17.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 95,396 | ▲ +17.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 93,178 | ▲ +14.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 89,401 | ▲ +10.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 85,953 | ▲ +5.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 81,252 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 76,033 | ▼ -6.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 71,907 | ▼ -11.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 67,163 | ▼ -17.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 62,506 | ▼ -23.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 57,784 | ▼ -28.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 53,112 | ▼ -34.6% | Projection |
About Yonezawa
Overview
Yonezawa (米沢市) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 76,033 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yonezawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yonezawa's population is expected to reach 71,907 by 2030 (-11.5%), 62,506 by 2040 (-23.1%), and 53,112 by 2050 (-34.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yonezawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Yonezawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #905 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #989 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #512 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Yamagata
Earnings in Yamagata (山形県): Average salary in Yamagata (山形県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure