Kanagawa神奈川県
Yamakita 山北町
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Yamakita, Kanagawa, Japan has a population of 9,773 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,033 by 2030 and 4,762 by 2050 (a decrease of about 51.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.8% to 55.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
9,773
2030
(Projection)
8,033
▼ -17.8%
2040
(Projection)
6,314
▼ -35.4%
2050
(Projection)
4,762
▼ -51.3%
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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Yamakita Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,773 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 8,889 | ▼ -9.0% | Projection |
| 2030 | 8,033 | ▼ -17.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 7,167 | ▼ -26.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 6,314 | ▼ -35.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,506 | ▼ -43.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,762 | ▼ -51.3% | Projection |
About Yamakita
Overview
Yamakita (山北町) is a municipality in Kanagawa, Japan, with a population of 9,773 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Yamakita
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yamakita's population is expected to reach 8,033 by 2030 (-17.8%), 6,314 by 2040 (-35.4%), and 4,762 by 2050 (-51.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Yamakita
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 55.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yamakita is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #286 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #243 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1391 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kanagawa