Fukushima福島県
Shimogou 下郷町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
5,267
2030
(Projection)
4,092
▼ -22.3%
2040
(Projection)
3,153
▼ -40.1%
2050
(Projection)
2,331
▼ -55.7%
Other municipalities in Fukushima (福島県)
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 Shimogou
Overview
Shimogou (下郷町) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 5,267 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shimogou's population is expected to reach 4,092 by 2030 (-22.3%), 3,153 by 2040 (-40.1%), and 2,331 by 2050 (-55.7%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 60.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shimogou is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.