Saitama埼玉県
Yokoze 横瀬町
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Yokoze, Saitama, Japan has a population of 7,230 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,912 by 2030 and 4,779 by 2050 (a decrease of about 40.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.0% in 2020 to 51.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
7,230
2030
(Projection)
6,912
▼ -13.4%
2040
(Projection)
5,856
▼ -26.6%
2050
(Projection)
4,779
▼ -40.1%
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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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Yokoze 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 | 9,511 | ▲ +19.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 9,989 | ▲ +25.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 10,073 | ▲ +26.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 10,194 | ▲ +27.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 9,782 | ▲ +22.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 9,684 | ▲ +21.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 9,039 | ▲ +13.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 8,519 | ▲ +6.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 7,979 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 7,230 | ▼ -9.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 6,912 | ▼ -13.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,383 | ▼ -20.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,856 | ▼ -26.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,311 | ▼ -33.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,779 | ▼ -40.1% | Projection |
About Yokoze
Overview
Yokoze (横瀬町) is a municipality in Saitama, Japan, with a population of 7,230 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yokoze
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yokoze's population is expected to reach 6,912 by 2030 (-13.4%), 5,856 by 2040 (-26.6%), and 4,779 by 2050 (-40.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yokoze
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yokoze is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #716 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #453 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1460 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