Yamaguchi山口県
Shimonoseki 下関市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
255,199
2030
(Projection)
222,393
▼ -12.9%
2040
(Projection)
192,227
▼ -24.7%
2050
(Projection)
164,753
▼ -35.4%
Other municipalities in Yamaguchi (山口県)
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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About Shimonoseki
Overview
Shimonoseki (下関市) is a municipality in Yamaguchi, Japan, with a population of 255,199 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 (-12.9%), 192,227 by 2040 (-24.7%), and 164,753 by 2050 (-35.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
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.