Okayama岡山県
Nishiawakura 西粟倉村
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Nishiawakura, Okayama, Japan has a population of 1,244 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,238 by 2030 and 1,040 by 2050 (a decrease of about 25.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.4% in 2020 to 35.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
1,244
2030Projection
1,238
▼ -11.4%
2040Projection
1,132
▼ -19.0%
2050Projection
1,040
▼ -25.6%
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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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Nishiawakura 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 | 1,923 | ▲ +37.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 1,928 | ▲ +37.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 1,939 | ▲ +38.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 1,902 | ▲ +36.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 1,831 | ▲ +31.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 1,684 | ▲ +20.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,520 | ▲ +8.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,472 | ▲ +5.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,398 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,244 | ▼ -11.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 1,238 | ▼ -11.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,187 | ▼ -15.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,132 | ▼ -19.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,086 | ▼ -22.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,040 | ▼ -25.6% | Projection |
About Nishiawakura
Overview
Nishiawakura (西粟倉村) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 1,244 as of 2025.
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 (-11.4%), 1,132 by 2040 (-19.0%), and 1,040 by 2050 (-25.6%). 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 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1568 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1855 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