Tottori鳥取県
Nichinan 日南町
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Nichinan, Tottori, Japan has a population of 3,582 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 3,177 by 2030 and 1,765 by 2050 (a decrease of about 57.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 52.2% in 2020 to 57.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
3,582
2030
(Projection)
3,177
▼ -24.3%
2040
(Projection)
2,396
▼ -42.9%
2050
(Projection)
1,765
▼ -57.9%
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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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Nichinan 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 | 8,889 | ▲ +111.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 8,470 | ▲ +101.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 7,974 | ▲ +90.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 7,382 | ▲ +75.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 6,696 | ▲ +59.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 6,112 | ▲ +45.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 5,460 | ▲ +30.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 4,765 | ▲ +13.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 4,196 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 3,582 | ▼ -14.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 3,177 | ▼ -24.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 2,752 | ▼ -34.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 2,396 | ▼ -42.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 2,066 | ▼ -50.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,765 | ▼ -57.9% | Projection |
About Nichinan
Overview
Nichinan (日南町) is a municipality in Tottori, Japan, with a population of 3,582 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nichinan
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nichinan's population is expected to reach 3,177 by 2030 (-24.3%), 2,396 by 2040 (-42.9%), and 1,765 by 2050 (-57.9%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Nichinan
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 52.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 57.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Nichinan is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #101 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #189 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1687 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