Shimane島根県
Matsue 松江市
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Matsue, Shimane, Japan has a population of 193,397 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 193,667 by 2030 and 168,911 by 2050 (a decrease of about 17.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.7% in 2020 to 36.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
193,397
2030Projection
193,667
▼ -4.9%
2040Projection
181,933
▼ -10.6%
2050Projection
168,911
▼ -17.0%
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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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Matsue 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 | 194,173 | ▼ -4.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 201,026 | ▼ -1.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 203,298 | ▼ -0.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 206,718 | ▲ +1.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 211,564 | ▲ +3.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 210,796 | ▲ +3.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 208,613 | ▲ +2.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 206,230 | ▲ +1.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 203,616 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 193,397 | ▼ -5.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 193,667 | ▼ -4.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 188,028 | ▼ -7.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 181,933 | ▼ -10.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 175,455 | ▼ -13.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 168,911 | ▼ -17.0% | Projection |
About Matsue
Overview
Matsue (松江市) is a municipality in Shimane, Japan, with a population of 193,397 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Matsue
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Matsue's population is expected to reach 193,667 by 2030 (-4.9%), 181,933 by 2040 (-10.6%), and 168,911 by 2050 (-17.0%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Matsue
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Matsue's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1433 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1513 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #187 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Shimane
Earnings in Shimane (島根県): Average salary in Shimane (島根県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure