Hyogo兵庫県
Yabu 養父市
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Yabu, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 19,740 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 18,187 by 2030 and 11,694 by 2050 (a decrease of about 47.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.6% in 2020 to 51.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
19,740
2030
(Projection)
18,187
▼ -17.8%
2040
(Projection)
14,762
▼ -33.3%
2050
(Projection)
11,694
▼ -47.2%
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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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Yabu 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 | 33,979 | ▲ +53.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 33,595 | ▲ +51.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 32,092 | ▲ +45.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 31,290 | ▲ +41.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 30,110 | ▲ +36.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 28,306 | ▲ +27.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 26,501 | ▲ +19.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 24,288 | ▲ +9.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 22,129 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 19,740 | ▼ -10.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 18,187 | ▼ -17.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 16,441 | ▼ -25.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 14,762 | ▼ -33.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 13,191 | ▼ -40.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 11,694 | ▼ -47.2% | Projection |
About Yabu
Overview
Yabu (養父市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 19,740 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yabu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yabu's population is expected to reach 18,187 by 2030 (-17.8%), 14,762 by 2040 (-33.3%), and 11,694 by 2050 (-47.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yabu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yabu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #442 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #436 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1082 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo
Earnings in Hyogo (兵庫県): Average salary in Hyogo (兵庫県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure