Hyogo兵庫県
Sumoto 洲本市
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Sumoto, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 41,329 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 35,308 by 2030 and 23,759 by 2050 (a decrease of about 42.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.1% to 50.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
41,329
2030
(Projection)
35,308
▼ -14.6%
2040
(Projection)
29,437
▼ -28.8%
2050
(Projection)
23,759
▼ -42.5%
Other municipalities in Hyogo (兵庫県)
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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Sumoto Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41,329 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 38,270 | ▼ -7.4% | Projection |
| 2030 | 35,308 | ▼ -14.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 32,389 | ▼ -21.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 29,437 | ▼ -28.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 26,550 | ▼ -35.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 23,759 | ▼ -42.5% | Projection |
About Sumoto
Overview
Sumoto (洲本市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 41,329 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Sumoto
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sumoto's population is expected to reach 35,308 by 2030 (-14.6%), 29,437 by 2040 (-28.8%), and 23,759 by 2050 (-42.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Sumoto
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.7% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Sumoto is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #635 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #518 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #789 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo