Toyama富山県
Nanto 南砺市
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Nanto, Toyama, Japan has a population of 47,976 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 39,572 by 2030 and 25,965 by 2050 (a decrease of about 45.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.1% to 50.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
47,976
2030
(Projection)
39,572
▼ -17.5%
2040
(Projection)
32,339
▼ -32.6%
2050
(Projection)
25,965
▼ -45.9%
Other municipalities in Toyama (富山県)
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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Nanto Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 47,976 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 43,424 | ▼ -9.5% | Projection |
| 2030 | 39,572 | ▼ -17.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 35,875 | ▼ -25.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 32,339 | ▼ -32.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 29,004 | ▼ -39.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 25,965 | ▼ -45.9% | Projection |
About Nanto
Overview
Nanto (南砺市) is a municipality in Toyama, Japan, with a population of 47,976 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Nanto
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nanto's population is expected to reach 39,572 by 2030 (-17.5%), 32,339 by 2040 (-32.6%), and 25,965 by 2050 (-45.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nanto
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Nanto is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #492 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #512 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #721 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Toyama