Yamagata山形県
Nakayama 中山町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
10,751
2030
(Projection)
9,267
▼ -13.8%
2040
(Projection)
7,835
▼ -27.1%
2050
(Projection)
6,417
▼ -40.3%
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 Nakayama
Overview
Nakayama (中山町) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 10,751 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakayama's population is expected to reach 9,267 by 2030 (-13.8%), 7,835 by 2040 (-27.1%), and 6,417 by 2050 (-40.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nakayama is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.