Japan Population Decline Simulator

Yamagata山形県

Iide 飯豊町

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Iide, Yamagata, Japan has a population of 5,868 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,435 by 2030 and 3,508 by 2050 (a decrease of about 47.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.7% in 2020 to 48.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

5,868

2030

(Projection)

5,435

▼ -17.8%

2040

(Projection)

4,422

▼ -33.1%

2050

(Projection)

3,508

▼ -47.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 38.7%→2050 48.4%

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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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Iide 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
198010,220▲ +54.5%Census
198510,131▲ +53.2%Census
19909,880▲ +49.4%Census
19959,538▲ +44.2%Census
20009,204▲ +39.2%Census
20058,623▲ +30.4%Census
20107,943▲ +20.1%Census
20157,304▲ +10.4%Census
20206,613—Census
20255,868▼ -11.3%Census
20305,435▼ -17.8%Projection
20354,907▼ -25.8%Projection
20404,422▼ -33.1%Projection
20453,955▼ -40.2%Projection
20503,508▼ -47.0%Projection

About Iide

Overview

Iide (飯豊町) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 5,868 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Iide

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Iide's population is expected to reach 5,435 by 2030 (-17.8%), 4,422 by 2040 (-33.1%), and 3,508 by 2050 (-47.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Iide

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Iide is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #448 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #666 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1539 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 Iide, Yamagata?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Iide has a population of 5,868.
Q.What is the population of Iide in 2026?
A.Iide's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 5,781. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (5,868) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (5,435).
Q.What is the projected population of Iide in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Iide's population is expected to be 5,435 in 2030, 4,422 in 2040, and 3,508 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Iide?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Iide's population is projected to change by -47.0%. The 10-year change is -17.8% and the 20-year change is -33.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Iide 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 Iide, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 38.7% to 48.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Iide?
A.Iide's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 38.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 48.4% 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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