Kanagawa神奈川県
Yamato 大和市
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Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 239,269 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 242,798 by 2030 and 230,831 by 2050 (a decrease of about 3.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.4% to 34.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
239,269
2030
(Projection)
242,798
▲ +1.5%
2040
(Projection)
238,603
▼ -0.3%
2050
(Projection)
230,831
▼ -3.5%
Other municipalities in Kanagawa (神奈川県)
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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Yamato Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 239,269 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 243,378 | ▲ +1.7% | Projection |
| 2030 | 242,798 | ▲ +1.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 241,217 | ▲ +0.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 238,603 | ▼ -0.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 235,020 | ▼ -1.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 230,831 | ▼ -3.5% | Projection |
About Yamato
Overview
Yamato (大和市) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 239,269 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Yamato
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yamato's population is expected to reach 242,798 by 2030 (+1.5%), 238,603 by 2040 (-0.3%), and 230,831 by 2050 (-3.5%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Yamato
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 34.1% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Yamato's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1746 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1668 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #140 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa