Okayama岡山県
Shouou 勝央町
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Shouou, Okayama, Japan has a population of 10,894 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 10,243 by 2030 and 8,871 by 2050 (a decrease of about 18.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.9% to 37.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
10,894
2030
(Projection)
10,243
▼ -6.0%
2040
(Projection)
9,577
▼ -12.1%
2050
(Projection)
8,871
▼ -18.6%
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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Shouou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,894 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,580 | ▼ -2.9% | Projection |
| 2030 | 10,243 | ▼ -6.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 9,909 | ▼ -9.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,577 | ▼ -12.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,235 | ▼ -15.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,871 | ▼ -18.6% | Projection |
About Shouou
Overview
Shouou (勝央町) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 10,894 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Shouou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shouou's population is expected to reach 10,243 by 2030 (-6.0%), 9,577 by 2040 (-12.1%), and 8,871 by 2050 (-18.6%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Shouou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Shouou's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1386 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1423 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1349 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okayama