Shimane島根県
Masuda 益田市
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Masuda, Shimane, Japan has a population of 41,457 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 39,285 by 2030 and 28,780 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.2% in 2020 to 44.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
41,457
2030Projection
39,285
▼ -12.7%
2040Projection
33,848
▼ -24.8%
2050Projection
28,780
▼ -36.0%
Change vs. 2020 census
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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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Masuda 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 | 59,040 | ▲ +31.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 60,080 | ▲ +33.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 57,706 | ▲ +28.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 56,596 | ▲ +25.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 54,622 | ▲ +21.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 52,368 | ▲ +16.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 50,015 | ▲ +11.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 47,718 | ▲ +6.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 45,003 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 41,457 | ▼ -7.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 39,285 | ▼ -12.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 36,543 | ▼ -18.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 33,848 | ▼ -24.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 31,255 | ▼ -30.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 28,780 | ▼ -36.0% | Projection |
About Masuda
Overview
Masuda (益田市) is a municipality in Shimane, Japan, with a population of 41,457 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Masuda
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Masuda's population is expected to reach 39,285 by 2030 (-12.7%), 33,848 by 2040 (-24.8%), and 28,780 by 2050 (-36.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Masuda
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Masuda's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #860 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #910 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #763 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