Chiba千葉県
Chounan 長南町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
7,205
2030
(Projection)
5,764
▼ -20.0%
2040
(Projection)
4,437
▼ -38.4%
2050
(Projection)
3,192
▼ -55.7%
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 Chounan
Overview
Chounan (長南町) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 7,205 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Chounan's population is expected to reach 5,764 by 2030 (-20.0%), 4,437 by 2040 (-38.4%), and 3,192 by 2050 (-55.7%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 62.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Chounan is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.