Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukuoka福岡県

Yame 八女市

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Yame, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 57,318 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 52,813 by 2030 and 37,097 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.6% in 2020 to 45.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

57,318

2030

(Projection)

52,813

▼ -12.9%

2040

(Projection)

44,693

▼ -26.3%

2050

(Projection)

37,097

▼ -38.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 36.6%→2050 45.9%

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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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Yame 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
198085,078▲ +40.4%Census
198584,556▲ +39.5%Census
199081,895▲ +35.1%Census
199579,492▲ +31.2%Census
200076,689▲ +26.5%Census
200573,262▲ +20.9%Census
201069,057▲ +13.9%Census
201564,408▲ +6.3%Census
202060,608—Census
202557,318▼ -5.4%Census
203052,813▼ -12.9%Projection
203548,683▼ -19.7%Projection
204044,693▼ -26.3%Projection
204540,788▼ -32.7%Projection
205037,097▼ -38.8%Projection

About Yame

Overview

Yame (八女市) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 57,318 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Yame

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yame's population is expected to reach 52,813 by 2030 (-12.9%), 44,693 by 2040 (-26.3%), and 37,097 by 2050 (-38.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Yame

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Yame's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #766 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #833 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #622 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka

Earnings in Fukuoka (福岡県): Average salary in Fukuoka (福岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Yame, Fukuoka?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Yame has a population of 57,318.
Q.What is the population of Yame in 2026?
A.Yame's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 56,417. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (57,318) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (52,813).
Q.What is the projected population of Yame in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Yame's population is expected to be 52,813 in 2030, 44,693 in 2040, and 37,097 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Yame?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Yame's population is projected to change by -38.8%. The 10-year change is -12.9% and the 20-year change is -26.3%.
Q.Why is the population of Yame 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 Yame, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 36.6% to 45.9% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Yame?
A.Yame's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 36.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 45.9% 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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