Tottori鳥取県
Nanbu 南部町
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Nanbu, Tottori, Japan has a population of 9,539 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,945 by 2030 and 6,378 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.6% in 2020 to 46.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
9,539
2030
(Projection)
8,945
▼ -13.3%
2040
(Projection)
7,612
▼ -26.3%
2050
(Projection)
6,378
▼ -38.2%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Nanbu Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 12,472 | ▲ +20.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 12,854 | ▲ +24.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 12,774 | ▲ +23.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 12,345 | ▲ +19.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 12,210 | ▲ +18.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 12,070 | ▲ +16.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 11,536 | ▲ +11.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 10,950 | ▲ +6.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 10,323 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 9,539 | ▼ -7.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 8,945 | ▼ -13.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,266 | ▼ -19.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,612 | ▼ -26.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,981 | ▼ -32.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,378 | ▼ -38.2% | Projection |
About Nanbu
Overview
Nanbu (南部町) is a municipality in Tottori, Japan, with a population of 9,539 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nanbu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nanbu's population is expected to reach 8,945 by 2030 (-13.3%), 7,612 by 2040 (-26.3%), and 6,378 by 2050 (-38.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nanbu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nanbu's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #787 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #784 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1368 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tottori
Earnings in Tottori (鳥取県): Average salary in Tottori (鳥取県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure