Yamaguchi山口県
Shimonoseki 下関市
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Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan has a population of 237,611 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 222,393 by 2030 and 164,753 by 2050 (a decrease of about 35.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.8% in 2020 to 44.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
237,611
2030
(Projection)
222,393
▼ -12.8%
2040
(Projection)
192,227
▼ -24.6%
2050
(Projection)
164,753
▼ -35.4%
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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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Shimonoseki 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 | 325,478 | ▲ +27.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 324,585 | ▲ +27.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 315,643 | ▲ +23.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 310,717 | ▲ +21.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 301,097 | ▲ +18.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 290,693 | ▲ +14.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 280,947 | ▲ +10.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 268,517 | ▲ +5.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 255,051 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 237,611 | ▼ -6.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 222,393 | ▼ -12.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 207,161 | ▼ -18.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 192,227 | ▼ -24.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 177,938 | ▼ -30.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 164,753 | ▼ -35.4% | Projection |
About Shimonoseki
Overview
Shimonoseki (下関市) is a municipality in Yamaguchi, Japan, with a population of 237,611 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shimonoseki
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shimonoseki's population is expected to reach 222,393 by 2030 (-12.8%), 192,227 by 2040 (-24.6%), and 164,753 by 2050 (-35.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shimonoseki
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shimonoseki's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #884 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #951 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #136 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Yamaguchi
Earnings in Yamaguchi (山口県): Average salary in Yamaguchi (山口県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure