Japan Population Decline Simulator

Nara奈良県

Yamazoe 山添村

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Yamazoe, Nara, Japan has a population of 2,821 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 2,516 by 2030 and 1,291 by 2050 (a decrease of about 60.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 48.7% in 2020 to 63.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

2,821

2030

(Projection)

2,516

▼ -22.0%

2040

(Projection)

1,868

▼ -42.1%

2050

(Projection)

1,291

▼ -60.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 48.7%→2050 63.2%

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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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Yamazoe 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
19805,822▲ +80.5%Census
19855,933▲ +83.9%Census
19905,773▲ +79.0%Census
19955,420▲ +68.0%Census
20004,967▲ +54.0%Census
20054,595▲ +42.4%Census
20104,107▲ +27.3%Census
20153,674▲ +13.9%Census
20203,226—Census
20252,821▼ -12.6%Census
20302,516▼ -22.0%Projection
20352,191▼ -32.1%Projection
20401,868▼ -42.1%Projection
20451,564▼ -51.5%Projection
20501,291▼ -60.0%Projection

About Yamazoe

Overview

Yamazoe (山添村) is a municipality in Nara, Japan, with a population of 2,821 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Yamazoe

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yamazoe's population is expected to reach 2,516 by 2030 (-22.0%), 1,868 by 2040 (-42.1%), and 1,291 by 2050 (-60.0%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Yamazoe

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 48.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 63.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Yamazoe is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #68 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #54 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1739 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 Yamazoe, Nara?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Yamazoe has a population of 2,821.
Q.What is the population of Yamazoe in 2026?
A.Yamazoe's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 2,760. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (2,821) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (2,516).
Q.What is the projected population of Yamazoe in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Yamazoe's population is expected to be 2,516 in 2030, 1,868 in 2040, and 1,291 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Yamazoe?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Yamazoe's population is projected to change by -60.0%. The 10-year change is -22.0% and the 20-year change is -42.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Yamazoe 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 Yamazoe, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 48.7% to 63.2% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Yamazoe?
A.Yamazoe's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 48.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 63.2% 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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