Kumamoto熊本県
Yamato 山都町
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Yamato, Kumamoto, Japan has a population of 11,665 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 10,312 by 2030 and 5,466 by 2050 (a decrease of about 59.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 50.4% in 2020 to 60.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
11,665
2030
(Projection)
10,312
▼ -23.6%
2040
(Projection)
7,682
▼ -43.1%
2050
(Projection)
5,466
▼ -59.5%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Yamato Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 26,336 | ▲ +95.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 25,282 | ▲ +87.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 23,503 | ▲ +74.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 21,746 | ▲ +61.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 20,333 | ▲ +50.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 18,761 | ▲ +38.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 16,981 | ▲ +25.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 15,149 | ▲ +12.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 13,503 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 11,665 | ▼ -13.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 10,312 | ▼ -23.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,934 | ▼ -33.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,682 | ▼ -43.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,522 | ▼ -51.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,466 | ▼ -59.5% | Projection |
About Yamato
Overview
Yamato (山都町) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 11,665 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yamato
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yamato's population is expected to reach 10,312 by 2030 (-23.6%), 7,682 by 2040 (-43.1%), and 5,466 by 2050 (-59.5%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Yamato
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 50.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 60.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yamato is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #74 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #104 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1295 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kumamoto
Earnings in Kumamoto (熊本県): Average salary in Kumamoto (熊本県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure