Japan Population Decline Simulator

Hyogo兵庫県

Asago 朝来市

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Asago, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 29,002 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 24,733 by 2030 and 17,415 by 2050 (a decrease of about 40.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.0% to 49.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

29,002

2030

(Projection)

24,733

-14.7%

2040

(Projection)

20,990

-27.6%

2050

(Projection)

17,415

-40.0%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 36%2050 49.3%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

Asago Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
202029,002Census
202526,646▼ -8.1%Projection
203024,733▼ -14.7%Projection
203522,849▼ -21.2%Projection
204020,990▼ -27.6%Projection
204519,187▼ -33.8%Projection
205017,415▼ -40.0%Projection

About Asago

Overview

Asago (朝来市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 29,002 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Asago

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Asago's population is expected to reach 24,733 by 2030 (-14.7%), 20,990 by 2040 (-27.6%), and 17,415 by 2050 (-40.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Asago

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Asago is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #721 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #606 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #955 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Asago, Hyogo?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Asago has a population of 29,002.
Q.What is the population of Asago in 2026?
A.Asago's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 26,263. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (29,002) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (24,733).
Q.What is the projected population of Asago in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Asago's population is expected to be 24,733 in 2030, 20,990 in 2040, and 17,415 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Asago?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Asago's population is projected to change by -40.0%. The 10-year change is -14.7% and the 20-year change is -27.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Asago 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 Asago, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 36.0% to 49.3% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Asago?
A.Asago's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 36.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 49.3% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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