Okayama岡山県
Yakage 矢掛町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
13,423
2030
(Projection)
11,804
▼ -12.1%
2040
(Projection)
10,304
▼ -23.2%
2050
(Projection)
8,919
▼ -33.6%
Other municipalities in Okayama (岡山県)
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.)
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About Yakage
Overview
Yakage (矢掛町) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 13,423 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yakage's population is expected to reach 11,804 by 2030 (-12.1%), 10,304 by 2040 (-23.2%), and 8,919 by 2050 (-33.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Yakage's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #944 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #973 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1278 out of 1916 nationwide.
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