Saitama埼玉県
Yoshimi 吉見町
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Yoshimi, Saitama, Japan has a population of 16,823 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 15,519 by 2030 and 9,671 by 2050 (a decrease of about 46.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.8% in 2020 to 54.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
16,823
2030
(Projection)
15,519
▼ -14.7%
2040
(Projection)
12,581
▼ -30.8%
2050
(Projection)
9,671
▼ -46.8%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Yoshimi Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 16,107 | ▼ -11.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 17,043 | ▼ -6.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 18,991 | ▲ +4.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 21,371 | ▲ +17.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 22,246 | ▲ +22.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 22,217 | ▲ +22.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 21,079 | ▲ +15.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 19,631 | ▲ +7.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 18,192 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 16,823 | ▼ -7.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 15,519 | ▼ -14.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 14,084 | ▼ -22.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 12,581 | ▼ -30.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 11,071 | ▼ -39.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 9,671 | ▼ -46.8% | Projection |
About Yoshimi
Overview
Yoshimi (吉見町) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 16,823 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yoshimi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yoshimi's population is expected to reach 15,519 by 2030 (-14.7%), 12,581 by 2040 (-30.8%), and 9,671 by 2050 (-46.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yoshimi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yoshimi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #457 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #289 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1139 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Saitama
Earnings in Saitama (埼玉県): Average salary in Saitama (埼玉県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure