Kumamoto熊本県
Gyokutou 玉東町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
5,047
2030
(Projection)
4,503
▼ -10.8%
2040
(Projection)
3,925
▼ -22.2%
2050
(Projection)
3,433
▼ -32.0%
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 Gyokutou
Overview
Gyokutou (玉東町) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 5,047 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Gyokutou's population is expected to reach 4,503 by 2030 (-10.8%), 3,925 by 2040 (-22.2%), and 3,433 by 2050 (-32.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Gyokutou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.