Shimane島根県
Goutsu 江津市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
22,979
2030
(Projection)
19,369
▼ -15.7%
2040
(Projection)
16,399
▼ -28.6%
2050
(Projection)
13,714
▼ -40.3%
Other municipalities in Shimane (島根県)
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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About Goutsu
Overview
Goutsu (江津市) is a municipality in Shimane, Japan, with a population of 22,979 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Goutsu's population is expected to reach 19,369 by 2030 (-15.7%), 16,399 by 2040 (-28.6%), and 13,714 by 2050 (-40.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Goutsu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #711 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #689 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1052 out of 1916 nationwide.
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