Japan Population Decline Simulator

Shimane島根県

Unnan 雲南市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

36,024

2030

(Projection)

29,707

-17.5%

2040

(Projection)

24,573

-31.8%

2050

(Projection)

20,016

-44.4%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 40.1%2050 50.5%

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Unnan

Overview

Unnan (雲南市) is a municipality in Shimane, Japan, with a population of 36,024 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Unnan's population is expected to reach 29,707 by 2030 (-17.5%), 24,573 by 2040 (-31.8%), and 20,016 by 2050 (-44.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.5% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Unnan is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #553 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #532 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #842 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Unnan, Shimane?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Unnan has a population of 36,024.
Q.What is the projected population of Unnan in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Unnan's population is expected to be 29,707 in 2030, 24,573 in 2040, and 20,016 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Unnan?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Unnan's population is projected to change by -44.4%. The 10-year change is -17.5% and the 20-year change is -31.8%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Unnan?
A.Unnan's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 40.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 50.5% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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