Niigata新潟県
Yuzawa 湯沢町
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Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan has a population of 7,510 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 7,038 by 2030 and 5,408 by 2050 (a decrease of about 30.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.7% in 2020 to 51.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
7,510
2030
(Projection)
7,038
▼ -9.4%
2040
(Projection)
6,233
▼ -19.8%
2050
(Projection)
5,408
▼ -30.4%
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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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Yuzawa 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 | 9,514 | ▲ +22.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 9,491 | ▲ +22.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 9,986 | ▲ +28.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 9,606 | ▲ +23.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 9,130 | ▲ +17.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 8,713 | ▲ +12.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 8,396 | ▲ +8.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 8,046 | ▲ +3.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 7,767 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 7,510 | ▼ -3.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 7,038 | ▼ -9.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,649 | ▼ -14.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 6,233 | ▼ -19.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,816 | ▼ -25.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,408 | ▼ -30.4% | Projection |
About Yuzawa
Overview
Yuzawa (湯沢町) is a municipality in Niigata, Japan, with a population of 7,510 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yuzawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yuzawa's population is expected to reach 7,038 by 2030 (-9.4%), 6,233 by 2040 (-19.8%), and 5,408 by 2050 (-30.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yuzawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yuzawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1042 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #434 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1447 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Niigata
Earnings in Niigata (新潟県): Average salary in Niigata (新潟県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure