Aichi愛知県
Shitara 設楽町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
4,445
2030
(Projection)
3,407
▼ -23.4%
2040
(Projection)
2,595
▼ -41.6%
2050
(Projection)
1,934
▼ -56.5%
Other municipalities in Aichi (愛知県)
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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About Shitara
Overview
Shitara (設楽町) is a municipality in Aichi, Japan, with a population of 4,445 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shitara's population is expected to reach 3,407 by 2030 (-23.4%), 2,595 by 2040 (-41.6%), and 1,934 by 2050 (-56.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 51.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 58.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shitara is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #129 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #145 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1656 out of 1916 nationwide.
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