Japan Population Decline Simulator

Ibaraki茨城県

Yuuki 結城市

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Yuuki, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 48,145 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 47,506 by 2030 and 39,431 by 2050 (a decrease of about 22.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.5% in 2020 to 40.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

48,145

2030

(Projection)

47,506

▼ -6.2%

2040

(Projection)

43,599

▼ -13.9%

2050

(Projection)

39,431

▼ -22.1%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 30.5%→2050 40.2%

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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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Yuuki 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
198049,387▼ -2.5%Census
198552,283▲ +3.2%Census
199053,288▲ +5.2%Census
199553,777▲ +6.2%Census
200052,774▲ +4.2%Census
200552,460▲ +3.6%Census
201052,494▲ +3.7%Census
201551,594▲ +1.9%Census
202050,645—Census
202548,145▼ -4.9%Census
203047,506▼ -6.2%Projection
203545,618▼ -9.9%Projection
204043,599▼ -13.9%Projection
204541,501▼ -18.1%Projection
205039,431▼ -22.1%Projection

About Yuuki

Overview

Yuuki (結城市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 48,145 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Yuuki

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yuuki's population is expected to reach 47,506 by 2030 (-6.2%), 43,599 by 2040 (-13.9%), and 39,431 by 2050 (-22.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Yuuki

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Yuuki's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1292 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1233 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #690 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Ibaraki

Earnings in Ibaraki (茨城県): Average salary in Ibaraki (茨城県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Yuuki, Ibaraki?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Yuuki has a population of 48,145.
Q.What is the population of Yuuki in 2026?
A.Yuuki's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 48,017. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (48,145) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (47,506).
Q.What is the projected population of Yuuki in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Yuuki's population is expected to be 47,506 in 2030, 43,599 in 2040, and 39,431 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Yuuki?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Yuuki's population is projected to change by -22.1%. The 10-year change is -6.2% and the 20-year change is -13.9%.
Q.Why is the population of Yuuki 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 Yuuki, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 30.5% to 40.2% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Yuuki?
A.Yuuki's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 30.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 40.2% 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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