Chiba千葉県
Yokoshibahikari 横芝光町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
22,091
2030
(Projection)
19,132
▼ -13.4%
2040
(Projection)
16,184
▼ -26.7%
2050
(Projection)
13,382
▼ -39.4%
Other municipalities in Chiba (千葉県)
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 Yokoshibahikari
Overview
Yokoshibahikari (横芝光町) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 22,091 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yokoshibahikari's population is expected to reach 19,132 by 2030 (-13.4%), 16,184 by 2040 (-26.7%), and 13,382 by 2050 (-39.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Yokoshibahikari's population decline rate exceeds the national average.