Kumamoto熊本県
Yatsushiro 八代市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
123,146
2030
(Projection)
111,165
▼ -9.7%
2040
(Projection)
98,891
▼ -19.7%
2050
(Projection)
86,864
▼ -29.5%
Other municipalities in Kumamoto (熊本県)
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 Yatsushiro
Overview
Yatsushiro (八代市) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 123,146 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yatsushiro's population is expected to reach 111,165 by 2030 (-9.7%), 98,891 by 2040 (-19.7%), and 86,864 by 2050 (-29.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Yatsushiro's population decline rate exceeds the national average.