Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tottori鳥取県

Houki 伯耆町

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Houki, Tottori, Japan has a population of 9,741 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,314 by 2030 and 6,883 by 2050 (a decrease of about 35.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.7% in 2020 to 45.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

9,741

2030

(Projection)

9,314

▼ -12.9%

2040

(Projection)

8,066

▼ -24.6%

2050

(Projection)

6,883

▼ -35.6%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 39.7%→2050 45.4%

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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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Houki 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
198012,071▲ +12.9%Census
198512,346▲ +15.4%Census
199012,630▲ +18.1%Census
199512,709▲ +18.8%Census
200012,663▲ +18.4%Census
200512,343▲ +15.4%Census
201011,621▲ +8.6%Census
201511,118▲ +3.9%Census
202010,696—Census
20259,741▼ -8.9%Census
20309,314▼ -12.9%Projection
20358,696▼ -18.7%Projection
20408,066▼ -24.6%Projection
20457,453▼ -30.3%Projection
20506,883▼ -35.6%Projection

About Houki

Overview

Houki (伯耆町) is a municipality in Tottori, Japan, with a population of 9,741 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Houki

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Houki's population is expected to reach 9,314 by 2030 (-12.9%), 8,066 by 2040 (-24.6%), and 6,883 by 2050 (-35.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Houki

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Houki's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #874 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #864 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1359 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Houki, Tottori?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Houki has a population of 9,741.
Q.What is the population of Houki in 2026?
A.Houki's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 9,656. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (9,741) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (9,314).
Q.What is the projected population of Houki in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Houki's population is expected to be 9,314 in 2030, 8,066 in 2040, and 6,883 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Houki?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Houki's population is projected to change by -35.6%. The 10-year change is -12.9% and the 20-year change is -24.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Houki 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 Houki, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 39.7% to 45.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Houki?
A.Houki's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 39.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 45.4% 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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