Tottori鳥取県
Yazu 八頭町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
15,945
2030
(Projection)
13,581
▼ -14.8%
2040
(Projection)
11,299
▼ -29.1%
2050
(Projection)
9,086
▼ -43.0%
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.)
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About Yazu
Overview
Yazu (八頭町) is a municipality in Tottori, Japan, with a population of 15,945 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yazu's population is expected to reach 13,581 by 2030 (-14.8%), 11,299 by 2040 (-29.1%), and 9,086 by 2050 (-43.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Yazu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.