Tochigi栃木県
Yaita 矢板市
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Yaita, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 31,175 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 27,363 by 2030 and 19,273 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.3% to 48.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
31,175
2030
(Projection)
27,363
▼ -12.2%
2040
(Projection)
23,333
▼ -25.2%
2050
(Projection)
19,273
▼ -38.2%
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.)
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Yaita Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 31,175 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 29,280 | ▼ -6.1% | Projection |
| 2030 | 27,363 | ▼ -12.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 25,382 | ▼ -18.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 23,333 | ▼ -25.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 21,275 | ▼ -31.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 19,273 | ▼ -38.2% | Projection |
About Yaita
Overview
Yaita (矢板市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 31,175 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Yaita
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 Rate of Yaita
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.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi