Japan Population Decline Simulator

Shizuoka静岡県

Itou 伊東市

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Itou, Shizuoka, Japan has a population of 61,183 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 58,442 by 2030 and 43,974 by 2050 (a decrease of about 32.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 43.6% in 2020 to 57.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

61,183

2030

(Projection)

58,442

▼ -10.8%

2040

(Projection)

51,213

▼ -21.8%

2050

(Projection)

43,974

▼ -32.9%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 43.6%→2050 57.2%

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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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Itou 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
198069,638▲ +6.3%Census
198570,197▲ +7.2%Census
199071,223▲ +8.8%Census
199572,287▲ +10.4%Census
200071,720▲ +9.5%Census
200572,441▲ +10.6%Census
201071,437▲ +9.1%Census
201568,345▲ +4.4%Census
202065,491—Census
202561,183▼ -6.6%Census
203058,442▼ -10.8%Projection
203554,824▼ -16.3%Projection
204051,213▼ -21.8%Projection
204547,590▼ -27.3%Projection
205043,974▼ -32.9%Projection

About Itou

Overview

Itou (伊東市) is a municipality in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of 61,183 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Itou

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Itou's population is expected to reach 58,442 by 2030 (-10.8%), 51,213 by 2040 (-21.8%), and 43,974 by 2050 (-32.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Itou

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 43.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 57.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Itou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #970 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #194 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #593 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Shizuoka

Earnings in Shizuoka (静岡県): Average salary in Shizuoka (静岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Itou, Shizuoka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Itou has a population of 61,183.
Q.What is the population of Itou in 2026?
A.Itou's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 60,635. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (61,183) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (58,442).
Q.What is the projected population of Itou in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Itou's population is expected to be 58,442 in 2030, 51,213 in 2040, and 43,974 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Itou?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Itou's population is projected to change by -32.9%. The 10-year change is -10.8% and the 20-year change is -21.8%.
Q.Why is the population of Itou 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 Itou, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 43.6% to 57.2% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Itou?
A.Itou's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 43.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 57.2% 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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