Kagoshima鹿児島県
Yakushima 屋久島町
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Yakushima, Kagoshima, Japan has a population of 10,693 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 10,420 by 2030 and 8,111 by 2050 (a decrease of about 31.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.4% in 2020 to 43.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
10,693
2030
(Projection)
10,420
▼ -12.1%
2040
(Projection)
9,219
▼ -22.3%
2050
(Projection)
8,111
▼ -31.6%
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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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Yakushima 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 | 15,624 | ▲ +31.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 15,074 | ▲ +27.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 13,860 | ▲ +16.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 13,593 | ▲ +14.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 13,875 | ▲ +17.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 13,761 | ▲ +16.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 13,589 | ▲ +14.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 12,913 | ▲ +8.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 11,858 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,693 | ▼ -9.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 10,420 | ▼ -12.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 9,791 | ▼ -17.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,219 | ▼ -22.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,670 | ▼ -26.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,111 | ▼ -31.6% | Projection |
About Yakushima
Overview
Yakushima (屋久島町) is a municipality in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of 10,693 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yakushima
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yakushima's population is expected to reach 10,420 by 2030 (-12.1%), 9,219 by 2040 (-22.3%), and 8,111 by 2050 (-31.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Yakushima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Yakushima's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1007 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1017 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1321 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Kagoshima
Earnings in Kagoshima (鹿児島県): Average salary in Kagoshima (鹿児島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure