Kagawa香川県
Shoudoshima 小豆島町
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Shoudoshima, Kagawa, Japan has a population of 13,889 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,427 by 2030 and 7,598 by 2050 (a decrease of about 45.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 44.1% to 51.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
13,889
2030
(Projection)
11,427
▼ -17.7%
2040
(Projection)
9,344
▼ -32.7%
2050
(Projection)
7,598
▼ -45.3%
Other municipalities in Kagawa (香川県)
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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Shoudoshima Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,889 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 12,569 | ▼ -9.5% | Projection |
| 2030 | 11,427 | ▼ -17.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,349 | ▼ -25.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,344 | ▼ -32.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,441 | ▼ -39.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 7,598 | ▼ -45.3% | Projection |
About Shoudoshima
Overview
Shoudoshima (小豆島町) is a municipality in Kagawa, Japan, with a population of 13,889 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Shoudoshima
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shoudoshima's population is expected to reach 11,427 by 2030 (-17.7%), 9,344 by 2040 (-32.7%), and 7,598 by 2050 (-45.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shoudoshima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Shoudoshima is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #522 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #431 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1262 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagawa