Shimane島根県
Ama 海士町
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Ama, Shimane, Japan has a population of 2,347 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,972 by 2030 and 1,605 by 2050 (a decrease of about 29.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.9% in 2020 to 34.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
2,347
2030Projection
1,972
▼ -13.0%
2040Projection
1,766
▼ -22.1%
2050Projection
1,605
▼ -29.2%
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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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Ama 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 | 3,537 | ▲ +56.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 3,339 | ▲ +47.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 3,119 | ▲ +37.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 2,857 | ▲ +26.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 2,672 | ▲ +17.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 2,581 | ▲ +13.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 2,374 | ▲ +4.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 2,353 | ▲ +3.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 2,267 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 2,347 | ▲ +3.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 1,972 | ▼ -13.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,856 | ▼ -18.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,766 | ▼ -22.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,680 | ▼ -25.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,605 | ▼ -29.2% | Projection |
About Ama
Overview
Ama (海士町) is a municipality in Shimane, Japan, with a population of 2,347 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ama
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ama's population is expected to reach 1,972 by 2030 (-13.0%), 1,766 by 2040 (-22.1%), and 1,605 by 2050 (-29.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Ama
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 34.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Ama's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1084 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1638 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1779 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