Japan Population Decline Simulator

Yamagata山形県

Nan'you 南陽市

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Nan'you, Yamagata, Japan has a population of 28,049 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 26,419 by 2030 and 19,390 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.0% in 2020 to 44.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

28,049

2030

(Projection)

26,419

▼ -13.2%

2040

(Projection)

22,851

▼ -24.9%

2050

(Projection)

19,390

▼ -36.3%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 34%→2050 44.4%

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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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Nan'you Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198036,682▲ +20.6%Census
198537,146▲ +22.1%Census
199036,977▲ +21.6%Census
199536,810▲ +21.0%Census
200036,191▲ +19.0%Census
200535,190▲ +15.7%Census
201033,658▲ +10.6%Census
201532,285▲ +6.1%Census
202030,420—Census
202528,049▼ -7.8%Census
203026,419▼ -13.2%Projection
203524,628▼ -19.0%Projection
204022,851▼ -24.9%Projection
204521,110▼ -30.6%Projection
205019,390▼ -36.3%Projection

About Nan'you

Overview

Nan'you (南陽市) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 28,049 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Nan'you

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nan'you's population is expected to reach 26,419 by 2030 (-13.2%), 22,851 by 2040 (-24.9%), and 19,390 by 2050 (-36.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Nan'you

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Nan'you's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #846 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #918 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #941 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Nan'you, Yamagata?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Nan'you has a population of 28,049.
Q.What is the population of Nan'you in 2026?
A.Nan'you's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 27,723. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (28,049) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (26,419).
Q.What is the projected population of Nan'you in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Nan'you's population is expected to be 26,419 in 2030, 22,851 in 2040, and 19,390 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Nan'you?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Nan'you's population is projected to change by -36.3%. The 10-year change is -13.2% and the 20-year change is -24.9%.
Q.Why is the population of Nan'you declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Nan'you, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 34.0% to 44.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Nan'you?
A.Nan'you's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 34.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 44.4% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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