Okinawa沖縄県
Yomitan 読谷村
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Yomitan, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 41,414 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 41,499 by 2030 and 40,018 by 2050 (a decrease of about 2.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.0% in 2020 to 34.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
41,414
2030
(Projection)
41,499
▲ +0.7%
2040
(Projection)
41,184
▼ -0.1%
2050
(Projection)
40,018
▼ -2.9%
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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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Yomitan 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 | 26,516 | ▼ -35.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 28,536 | ▼ -30.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 30,750 | ▼ -25.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 32,912 | ▼ -20.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 36,115 | ▼ -12.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 37,306 | ▼ -9.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 38,200 | ▼ -7.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 39,504 | ▼ -4.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 41,206 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 41,414 | ▲ +0.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 41,499 | ▲ +0.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 41,400 | ▲ +0.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 41,184 | ▼ -0.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 40,768 | ▼ -1.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 40,018 | ▼ -2.9% | Projection |
About Yomitan
Overview
Yomitan (読谷村) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 41,414 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yomitan
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yomitan's population is expected to reach 41,499 by 2030 (+0.7%), 41,184 by 2040 (-0.1%), and 40,018 by 2050 (-2.9%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Yomitan
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 22.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 34.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Yomitan's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1753 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1621 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #765 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