Japan Population Decline Simulator

Yamagata山形県

Takahata 高畠町

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Takahata, Yamagata, Japan has a population of 20,401 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 19,257 by 2030 and 13,826 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.8% in 2020 to 46.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

20,401

2030

(Projection)

19,257

▼ -14.3%

2040

(Projection)

16,549

▼ -26.3%

2050

(Projection)

13,826

▼ -38.4%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 33.8%→2050 46.5%

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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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Takahata 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
198027,440▲ +22.2%Census
198527,576▲ +22.8%Census
199027,510▲ +22.5%Census
199526,964▲ +20.0%Census
200026,807▲ +19.3%Census
200526,026▲ +15.9%Census
201025,025▲ +11.4%Census
201523,882▲ +6.3%Census
202022,463—Census
202520,401▼ -9.2%Census
203019,257▼ -14.3%Projection
203517,882▼ -20.4%Projection
204016,549▼ -26.3%Projection
204515,195▼ -32.4%Projection
205013,826▼ -38.4%Projection

About Takahata

Overview

Takahata (高畠町) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 20,401 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Takahata

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takahata's population is expected to reach 19,257 by 2030 (-14.3%), 16,549 by 2040 (-26.3%), and 13,826 by 2050 (-38.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Takahata

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Takahata's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #776 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #787 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1069 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 Takahata, Yamagata?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Takahata has a population of 20,401.
Q.What is the population of Takahata in 2026?
A.Takahata's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 20,172. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (20,401) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (19,257).
Q.What is the projected population of Takahata in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Takahata's population is expected to be 19,257 in 2030, 16,549 in 2040, and 13,826 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Takahata?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Takahata's population is projected to change by -38.4%. The 10-year change is -14.3% and the 20-year change is -26.3%.
Q.Why is the population of Takahata 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 Takahata, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 33.8% to 46.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Takahata?
A.Takahata's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 33.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 46.5% 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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