Ibaraki茨城県
Shimotsuma 下妻市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
42,554
2030
(Projection)
39,093
▼ -8.1%
2040
(Projection)
35,266
▼ -17.1%
2050
(Projection)
30,931
▼ -27.3%
Other municipalities in Ibaraki (茨城県)
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 Shimotsuma
Overview
Shimotsuma (下妻市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 42,554 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shimotsuma's population is expected to reach 39,093 by 2030 (-8.1%), 35,266 by 2040 (-17.1%), and 30,931 by 2050 (-27.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shimotsuma's population decline rate exceeds the national average.