Shimane島根県
Goutsu 江津市
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Goutsu, Shimane, Japan has a population of 20,412 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 19,369 by 2030 and 13,714 by 2050 (a decrease of about 40.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.3% in 2020 to 48.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
20,412
2030Projection
19,369
▼ -15.6%
2040Projection
16,399
▼ -28.6%
2050Projection
13,714
▼ -40.3%
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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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Goutsu 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 | 32,785 | ▲ +42.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 32,937 | ▲ +43.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 31,774 | ▲ +38.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 30,740 | ▲ +33.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 29,377 | ▲ +28.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 27,774 | ▲ +21.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 25,697 | ▲ +11.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 24,468 | ▲ +6.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 22,959 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 20,412 | ▼ -11.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 19,369 | ▼ -15.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 17,844 | ▼ -22.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 16,399 | ▼ -28.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 15,025 | ▼ -34.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 13,714 | ▼ -40.3% | Projection |
About Goutsu
Overview
Goutsu (江津市) is a municipality in Shimane, Japan, with a population of 20,412 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Goutsu
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 (-15.6%), 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 Rate of Goutsu
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 #710 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #689 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1068 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