Kumamoto熊本県
Yunomae 湯前町
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Yunomae, Kumamoto, Japan has a population of 3,251 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 2,950 by 2030 and 1,809 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 44.1% in 2020 to 59.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
3,251
2030
(Projection)
2,950
▼ -18.7%
2040
(Projection)
2,352
▼ -35.2%
2050
(Projection)
1,809
▼ -50.1%
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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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Yunomae 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 | 6,038 | ▲ +66.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 5,805 | ▲ +60.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 5,514 | ▲ +52.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 5,350 | ▲ +47.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 5,018 | ▲ +38.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 4,726 | ▲ +30.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 4,375 | ▲ +20.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 3,985 | ▲ +9.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 3,627 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 3,251 | ▼ -10.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 2,950 | ▼ -18.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 2,639 | ▼ -27.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 2,352 | ▼ -35.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 2,079 | ▼ -42.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,809 | ▼ -50.1% | Projection |
About Yunomae
Overview
Yunomae (湯前町) is a municipality in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of 3,251 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yunomae
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yunomae's population is expected to reach 2,950 by 2030 (-18.7%), 2,352 by 2040 (-35.2%), and 1,809 by 2050 (-50.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Yunomae
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 59.6% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Yunomae is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #339 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #122 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1709 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