Miyazaki宮崎県
Aya 綾町
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Aya, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 6,938 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,260 by 2030 and 4,917 by 2050 (a decrease of about 29.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.8% to 44.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
6,938
2030
(Projection)
6,260
▼ -9.8%
2040
(Projection)
5,566
▼ -19.8%
2050
(Projection)
4,917
▼ -29.1%
Other municipalities in Miyazaki (宮崎県)
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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Aya Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,938 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 6,638 | ▼ -4.3% | Projection |
| 2030 | 6,260 | ▼ -9.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 5,897 | ▼ -15.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,566 | ▼ -19.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,232 | ▼ -24.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,917 | ▼ -29.1% | Projection |
About Aya
Overview
Aya (綾町) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 6,938 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Aya
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Aya's population is expected to reach 6,260 by 2030 (-9.8%), 5,566 by 2040 (-19.8%), and 4,917 by 2050 (-29.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Aya
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Aya's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1095 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #894 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1515 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyazaki