Japan Population Decline Simulator

Nara奈良県

Yamatotakada 大和高田市

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Yamatotakada, Nara, Japan has a population of 59,489 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 54,520 by 2030 and 37,168 by 2050 (a decrease of about 39.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.7% in 2020 to 49.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

59,489

2030

(Projection)

54,520

▼ -11.7%

2040

(Projection)

45,855

▼ -25.7%

2050

(Projection)

37,168

▼ -39.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 31.7%→2050 49.8%

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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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Yamatotakada Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198061,711▼ -0.1%Census
198565,223▲ +5.6%Census
199068,237▲ +10.5%Census
199573,806▲ +19.5%Census
200073,668▲ +19.3%Census
200570,800▲ +14.7%Census
201068,451▲ +10.9%Census
201564,817▲ +5.0%Census
202061,744—Census
202559,489▼ -3.7%Census
203054,520▼ -11.7%Projection
203550,261▼ -18.6%Projection
204045,855▼ -25.7%Projection
204541,445▼ -32.9%Projection
205037,168▼ -39.8%Projection

About Yamatotakada

Overview

Yamatotakada (大和高田市) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 59,489 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Yamatotakada

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yamatotakada's population is expected to reach 54,520 by 2030 (-11.7%), 45,855 by 2040 (-25.7%), and 37,168 by 2050 (-39.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Yamatotakada

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Yamatotakada's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #728 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #577 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #607 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nara

Earnings in Nara (奈良県): Average salary in Nara (奈良県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Yamatotakada, Nara?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Yamatotakada has a population of 59,489.
Q.What is the population of Yamatotakada in 2026?
A.Yamatotakada's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 58,495. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (59,489) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (54,520).
Q.What is the projected population of Yamatotakada in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Yamatotakada's population is expected to be 54,520 in 2030, 45,855 in 2040, and 37,168 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Yamatotakada?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Yamatotakada's population is projected to change by -39.8%. The 10-year change is -11.7% and the 20-year change is -25.7%.
Q.Why is the population of Yamatotakada 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 Yamatotakada, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 31.7% to 49.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Yamatotakada?
A.Yamatotakada's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 31.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 49.8% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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