Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tochigi栃木県

Yaita 矢板市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

31,175

2030

(Projection)

27,363

-12.2%

2040

(Projection)

23,333

-25.2%

2050

(Projection)

19,273

-38.2%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 33.3%2050 48.6%

Other municipalities in Tochigi (栃木県)

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.)

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

About Yaita

Overview

Yaita (矢板市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 31,175 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yaita's population is expected to reach 27,363 by 2030 (-12.2%), 23,333 by 2040 (-25.2%), and 19,273 by 2050 (-38.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Yaita's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #785 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #654 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #921 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Yaita, Tochigi?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Yaita has a population of 31,175.
Q.What is the projected population of Yaita in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Yaita's population is expected to be 27,363 in 2030, 23,333 in 2040, and 19,273 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Yaita?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Yaita's population is projected to change by -38.2%. The 10-year change is -12.2% and the 20-year change is -25.2%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Yaita?
A.Yaita's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 33.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 48.6% 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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