Okayama岡山県
Nishiawakura 西粟倉村
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Nishiawakura, Okayama, Japan has a population of 1,400 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,238 by 2030 and 1,040 by 2050 (a decrease of about 25.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.4% to 35.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
1,400
2030
(Projection)
1,238
▼ -11.6%
2040
(Projection)
1,132
▼ -19.1%
2050
(Projection)
1,040
▼ -25.7%
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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Nishiawakura Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,400 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,305 | ▼ -6.8% | Projection |
| 2030 | 1,238 | ▼ -11.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,187 | ▼ -15.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,132 | ▼ -19.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,086 | ▼ -22.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,040 | ▼ -25.7% | Projection |
About Nishiawakura
Overview
Nishiawakura (西粟倉村) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 1,400 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Nishiawakura
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishiawakura's population is expected to reach 1,238 by 2030 (-11.6%), 1,132 by 2040 (-19.1%), and 1,040 by 2050 (-25.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nishiawakura
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Nishiawakura's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1190 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1568 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1854 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okayama