Japan Population Decline Simulator

Ehime愛媛県

Uchiko 内子町

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

15,333

2030

(Projection)

12,552

-18.1%

2040

(Projection)

10,097

-34.1%

2050

(Projection)

7,971

-48.0%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 40.9%2050 52%

Other municipalities in Ehime (愛媛県)

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Uchiko

Overview

Uchiko (内子町) is a municipality in Ehime, Japan, with a population of 15,333 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Uchiko's population is expected to reach 12,552 by 2030 (-18.1%), 10,097 by 2040 (-34.1%), and 7,971 by 2050 (-48.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Uchiko, Ehime?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Uchiko has a population of 15,333.
Q.What is the projected population of Uchiko in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Uchiko's population is expected to be 12,552 in 2030, 10,097 in 2040, and 7,971 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Uchiko?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Uchiko's population is projected to change by -48.0%. The 10-year change is -18.1% and the 20-year change is -34.1%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Uchiko?
A.Uchiko's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 40.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 52.0% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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