Japan Population Decline Simulator

Nagano長野県

Ikusaka 生坂村

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Ikusaka, Nagano, Japan has a population of 1,497 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,336 by 2030 and 898 by 2050 (a decrease of about 45.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.5% in 2020 to 48.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

1,497

2030

(Projection)

1,336

▼ -18.5%

2040

(Projection)

1,095

▼ -33.2%

2050

(Projection)

898

▼ -45.2%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 42.5%→2050 48.4%

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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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Ikusaka Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
19803,142▲ +91.7%Census
19852,904▲ +77.2%Census
19902,738▲ +67.1%Census
19952,559▲ +56.1%Census
20002,416▲ +47.4%Census
20052,160▲ +31.8%Census
20101,953▲ +19.2%Census
20151,843▲ +12.4%Census
20201,639—Census
20251,497▼ -8.7%Census
20301,336▼ -18.5%Projection
20351,208▼ -26.3%Projection
20401,095▼ -33.2%Projection
2045993▼ -39.4%Projection
2050898▼ -45.2%Projection

About Ikusaka

Overview

Ikusaka (生坂村) is a municipality in Nagano, Japan, with a population of 1,497 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Ikusaka

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ikusaka's population is expected to reach 1,336 by 2030 (-18.5%), 1,095 by 2040 (-33.2%), and 898 by 2050 (-45.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Ikusaka

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Ikusaka is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #522 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #667 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1837 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nagano

Earnings in Nagano (長野県): Average salary in Nagano (長野県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Ikusaka, Nagano?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Ikusaka has a population of 1,497.
Q.What is the population of Ikusaka in 2026?
A.Ikusaka's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 1,465. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (1,497) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (1,336).
Q.What is the projected population of Ikusaka in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Ikusaka's population is expected to be 1,336 in 2030, 1,095 in 2040, and 898 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Ikusaka?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Ikusaka's population is projected to change by -45.2%. The 10-year change is -18.5% and the 20-year change is -33.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Ikusaka declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Ikusaka, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 42.5% to 48.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Ikusaka?
A.Ikusaka's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 42.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 48.4% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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