Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tottori鳥取県

Iwami 岩美町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

10,811

2030

(Projection)

9,224

-14.7%

2040

(Projection)

7,672

-29.0%

2050

(Projection)

6,168

-42.9%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 37.5%2050 49.5%

Other municipalities in Tottori (鳥取県)

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.)

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

About Iwami

Overview

Iwami (岩美町) is a municipality in Tottori, Japan, with a population of 10,811 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Iwami's population is expected to reach 9,224 by 2030 (-14.7%), 7,672 by 2040 (-29.0%), and 6,168 by 2050 (-42.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Iwami, Tottori?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Iwami has a population of 10,811.
Q.What is the projected population of Iwami in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Iwami's population is expected to be 9,224 in 2030, 7,672 in 2040, and 6,168 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Iwami?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Iwami's population is projected to change by -42.9%. The 10-year change is -14.7% and the 20-year change is -29.0%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Iwami?
A.Iwami's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 37.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 49.5% 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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