Okayama岡山県
Yakage 矢掛町
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Yakage, Okayama, Japan has a population of 12,341 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,804 by 2030 and 8,919 by 2050 (a decrease of about 33.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.1% in 2020 to 43.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
12,341
2030Projection
11,804
▼ -12.0%
2040Projection
10,304
▼ -23.2%
2050Projection
8,919
▼ -33.5%
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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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Yakage 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 | 18,400 | ▲ +37.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 17,869 | ▲ +33.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 17,306 | ▲ +29.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 16,803 | ▲ +25.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 16,230 | ▲ +21.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 15,713 | ▲ +17.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 15,092 | ▲ +12.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 14,201 | ▲ +5.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 13,414 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 12,341 | ▼ -8.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 11,804 | ▼ -12.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 11,043 | ▼ -17.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 10,304 | ▼ -23.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,589 | ▼ -28.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,919 | ▼ -33.5% | Projection |
About Yakage
Overview
Yakage (矢掛町) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 12,341 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yakage
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 (-12.0%), 10,304 by 2040 (-23.2%), and 8,919 by 2050 (-33.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yakage
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 #943 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #973 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1274 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