Japan Population Decline Simulator

Yamaguchi山口県

Mine 美祢市

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Mine, Yamaguchi, Japan has a population of 20,133 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 18,045 by 2030 and 10,902 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.7% in 2020 to 56.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

20,133

2030

(Projection)

18,045

▼ -22.4%

2040

(Projection)

14,262

▼ -38.7%

2050

(Projection)

10,902

▼ -53.1%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 42.7%→2050 56.5%

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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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Mine Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198036,907▲ +58.8%Census
198535,730▲ +53.7%Census
199033,532▲ +44.2%Census
199532,396▲ +39.4%Census
200031,546▲ +35.7%Census
200529,839▲ +28.4%Census
201028,630▲ +23.2%Census
201526,159▲ +12.5%Census
202023,247—Census
202520,133▼ -13.4%Census
203018,045▼ -22.4%Projection
203516,118▼ -30.7%Projection
204014,262▼ -38.7%Projection
204512,508▼ -46.2%Projection
205010,902▼ -53.1%Projection

About Mine

Overview

Mine (美祢市) is a municipality in Yamaguchi, Japan, with a population of 20,133 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Mine

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Mine's population is expected to reach 18,045 by 2030 (-22.4%), 14,262 by 2040 (-38.7%), and 10,902 by 2050 (-53.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Mine

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 56.5% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Mine is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #224 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #220 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1073 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Mine, Yamaguchi?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Mine has a population of 20,133.
Q.What is the population of Mine in 2026?
A.Mine's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 19,715. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (20,133) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (18,045).
Q.What is the projected population of Mine in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Mine's population is expected to be 18,045 in 2030, 14,262 in 2040, and 10,902 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Mine?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Mine's population is projected to change by -53.1%. The 10-year change is -22.4% and the 20-year change is -38.7%.
Q.Why is the population of Mine declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Mine, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 42.7% to 56.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Mine?
A.Mine's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 42.7% as of 2020, projected to rise to 56.5% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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