Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukushima福島県

Aizumisato 会津美里町

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Aizumisato, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 19,030 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 15,263 by 2030 and 9,218 by 2050 (a decrease of about 51.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.8% to 54.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

19,030

2030

(Projection)

15,263

-19.8%

2040

(Projection)

12,111

-36.4%

2050

(Projection)

9,218

-51.6%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 39.8%2050 54.7%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Aizumisato

Overview

Aizumisato (会津美里町) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 19,030 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Aizumisato's population is expected to reach 15,263 by 2030 (-19.8%), 12,111 by 2040 (-36.4%), and 9,218 by 2050 (-51.6%). 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 39.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #274 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #291 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1122 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Aizumisato, Fukushima?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Aizumisato has a population of 19,030.
Q.What is the projected population of Aizumisato in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Aizumisato's population is expected to be 15,263 in 2030, 12,111 in 2040, and 9,218 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Aizumisato?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Aizumisato's population is projected to change by -51.6%. The 10-year change is -19.8% and the 20-year change is -36.4%.
Q.Why is the population of Aizumisato 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 Aizumisato, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 39.8% to 54.7% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Aizumisato?
A.Aizumisato's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 39.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 54.7% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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