Shimane島根県
Tsuwano 津和野町
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Tsuwano, Shimane, Japan has a population of 6,093 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,396 by 2030 and 3,217 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 48.5% in 2020 to 50.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
6,093
2030Projection
5,396
▼ -21.5%
2040Projection
4,188
▼ -39.1%
2050Projection
3,217
▼ -53.2%
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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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Tsuwano 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 | 13,423 | ▲ +95.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 13,002 | ▲ +89.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 12,131 | ▲ +76.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 11,389 | ▲ +65.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 10,628 | ▲ +54.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 9,515 | ▲ +38.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 8,427 | ▲ +22.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 7,653 | ▲ +11.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 6,875 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 6,093 | ▼ -11.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 5,396 | ▼ -21.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,759 | ▼ -30.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,188 | ▼ -39.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,665 | ▼ -46.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,217 | ▼ -53.2% | Projection |
About Tsuwano
Overview
Tsuwano (津和野町) is a municipality in Shimane, Japan, with a population of 6,093 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Tsuwano
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Tsuwano's population is expected to reach 5,396 by 2030 (-21.5%), 4,188 by 2040 (-39.1%), and 3,217 by 2050 (-53.2%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Tsuwano
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 48.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Tsuwano is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #219 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #543 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1526 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