Okinawa沖縄県
Nakijin 今帰仁村
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Nakijin, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 8,904 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,150 by 2030 and 6,672 by 2050 (a decrease of about 25.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.9% to 47.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
8,904
2030
(Projection)
8,150
▼ -8.5%
2040
(Projection)
7,403
▼ -16.9%
2050
(Projection)
6,672
▼ -25.1%
Other municipalities in Okinawa (沖縄県)
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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Nakijin Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,904 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 8,527 | ▼ -4.2% | Projection |
| 2030 | 8,150 | ▼ -8.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 7,766 | ▼ -12.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,403 | ▼ -16.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 7,042 | ▼ -20.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,672 | ▼ -25.1% | Projection |
About Nakijin
Overview
Nakijin (今帰仁村) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 8,904 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Nakijin
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakijin's population is expected to reach 8,150 by 2030 (-8.5%), 7,403 by 2040 (-16.9%), and 6,672 by 2050 (-25.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nakijin
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nakijin's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1204 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #752 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1423 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okinawa