Kyoto京都府
Wazuka 和束町
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Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan has a population of 2,968 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 2,674 by 2030 and 1,306 by 2050 (a decrease of about 62.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 47.6% in 2020 to 66.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
2,968
2030
(Projection)
2,674
▼ -23.1%
2040
(Projection)
1,925
▼ -44.7%
2050
(Projection)
1,306
▼ -62.4%
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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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Wazuka 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 | 6,290 | ▲ +80.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 6,333 | ▲ +82.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 6,079 | ▲ +74.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 5,921 | ▲ +70.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 5,457 | ▲ +56.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 4,998 | ▲ +43.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 4,482 | ▲ +28.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 3,956 | ▲ +13.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 3,478 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 2,968 | ▼ -14.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 2,674 | ▼ -23.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 2,293 | ▼ -34.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,925 | ▼ -44.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,600 | ▼ -54.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,306 | ▼ -62.4% | Projection |
About Wazuka
Overview
Wazuka (和束町) is a municipality in Kyoto, Japan, with a population of 2,968 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Wazuka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Wazuka's population is expected to reach 2,674 by 2030 (-23.1%), 1,925 by 2040 (-44.7%), and 1,306 by 2050 (-62.4%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Wazuka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 47.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 66.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Wazuka is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #41 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #23 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1727 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kyoto
Earnings in Kyoto (京都府): Average salary in Kyoto (京都府) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure