Okinawa沖縄県
Nanjou 南城市
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Nanjou, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 45,312 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 45,779 by 2030 and 44,876 by 2050 (an increase of about 1.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 25.9% in 2020 to 34.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
45,312
2030
(Projection)
45,779
▲ +3.9%
2040
(Projection)
45,679
▲ +3.7%
2050
(Projection)
44,876
▲ +1.9%
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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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Nanjou 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 | 34,124 | ▼ -22.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 36,062 | ▼ -18.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 36,836 | ▼ -16.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 38,173 | ▼ -13.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 39,130 | ▼ -11.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 39,651 | ▼ -10.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 39,758 | ▼ -9.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 42,016 | ▼ -4.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 44,043 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 45,312 | ▲ +2.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 45,779 | ▲ +3.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 45,826 | ▲ +4.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 45,679 | ▲ +3.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 45,388 | ▲ +3.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 44,876 | ▲ +1.9% | Projection |
About Nanjou
Overview
Nanjou (南城市) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 45,312 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nanjou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nanjou's population is expected to reach 45,779 by 2030 (+3.9%), 45,679 by 2040 (+3.7%), and 44,876 by 2050 (+1.9%). Nanjou is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Nanjou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 25.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 34.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Nanjou's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1823 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1646 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #723 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okinawa
Earnings in Okinawa (沖縄県): Average salary in Okinawa (沖縄県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure