Okayama岡山県
Wake 和気町
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Wake, Okayama, Japan has a population of 12,334 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,794 by 2030 and 8,338 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.1% in 2020 to 49.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
12,334
2030Projection
11,794
▼ -13.4%
2040Projection
9,991
▼ -26.7%
2050Projection
8,338
▼ -38.8%
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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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Wake 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 | 19,088 | ▲ +40.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 18,827 | ▲ +38.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 17,841 | ▲ +31.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 17,227 | ▲ +26.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 16,815 | ▲ +23.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 16,180 | ▲ +18.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 15,362 | ▲ +12.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 14,412 | ▲ +5.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 13,623 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 12,334 | ▼ -9.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 11,794 | ▼ -13.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,895 | ▼ -20.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,991 | ▼ -26.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,127 | ▼ -33.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,338 | ▼ -38.8% | Projection |
About Wake
Overview
Wake (和気町) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 12,334 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Wake
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Wake's population is expected to reach 11,794 by 2030 (-13.4%), 9,991 by 2040 (-26.7%), and 8,338 by 2050 (-38.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Wake
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Wake's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #765 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #628 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1275 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okayama
Earnings in Okayama (岡山県): Average salary in Okayama (岡山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure