Ishikawa石川県
Wajima 輪島市
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Wajima, Ishikawa, Japan has a population of 17,649 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 18,774 by 2030 and 10,754 by 2050 (a decrease of about 56.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 46.2% in 2020 to 55.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
17,649
2030
(Projection)
18,774
▼ -23.7%
2040
(Projection)
14,360
▼ -41.6%
2050
(Projection)
10,754
▼ -56.3%
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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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Wajima 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 | 45,115 | ▲ +83.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 43,283 | ▲ +75.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 40,309 | ▲ +63.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 37,133 | ▲ +50.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 34,531 | ▲ +40.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 32,823 | ▲ +33.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 29,858 | ▲ +21.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 27,216 | ▲ +10.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 24,608 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 17,649 | ▼ -28.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 18,774 | ▼ -23.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 16,492 | ▼ -33.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 14,360 | ▼ -41.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 12,440 | ▼ -49.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 10,754 | ▼ -56.3% | Projection |
About Wajima
Overview
Wajima (輪島市) is a municipality in Ishikawa, Japan, with a population of 17,649 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Wajima
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Wajima's population is expected to reach 18,774 by 2030 (-23.7%), 14,360 by 2040 (-41.6%), and 10,754 by 2050 (-56.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Wajima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 46.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 55.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Wajima is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #133 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #264 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1117 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Ishikawa
Earnings in Ishikawa (石川県): Average salary in Ishikawa (石川県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure