Japan Population Decline Simulator

Shimane島根県

Iinan 飯南町

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Iinan, Shimane, Japan has a population of 4,125 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 3,791 by 2030 and 2,576 by 2050 (a decrease of about 43.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 46.2% in 2020 to 47.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

4,125

2030Projection

3,791

▼ -17.2%

2040Projection

3,149

▼ -31.2%

2050Projection

2,576

▼ -43.7%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 46.2%→2050 47.3%

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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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Iinan Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
19807,771▲ +69.8%Census
19857,650▲ +67.1%Census
19907,331▲ +60.2%Census
19956,893▲ +50.6%Census
20006,541▲ +42.9%Census
20055,979▲ +30.6%Census
20105,534▲ +20.9%Census
20155,031▲ +9.9%Census
20204,577—Census
20254,125▼ -9.9%Census
20303,791▼ -17.2%Projection
20353,463▼ -24.3%Projection
20403,149▼ -31.2%Projection
20452,855▼ -37.6%Projection
20502,576▼ -43.7%Projection

About Iinan

Overview

Iinan (飯南町) is a municipality in Shimane, Japan, with a population of 4,125 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Iinan

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Iinan's population is expected to reach 3,791 by 2030 (-17.2%), 3,149 by 2040 (-31.2%), and 2,576 by 2050 (-43.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Iinan

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 46.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #578 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #733 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1652 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Iinan, Shimane?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Iinan has a population of 4,125.
Q.What is the population of Iinan in 2026?
A.Iinan's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 4,058. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (4,125) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (3,791).
Q.What is the projected population of Iinan in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Iinan's population is expected to be 3,791 in 2030, 3,149 in 2040, and 2,576 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Iinan?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Iinan's population is projected to change by -43.7%. The 10-year change is -17.2% and the 20-year change is -31.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Iinan declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Iinan, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 46.2% to 47.3% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Iinan?
A.Iinan's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 46.2% as of 2020, projected to rise to 47.3% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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