Okinawa沖縄県
Iheya 伊平屋村
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Iheya, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 1,049 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 920 by 2030 and 644 by 2050 (a decrease of about 42.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.6% in 2020 to 44.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
1,049
2030Projection
920
▼ -18.3%
2040Projection
771
▼ -31.5%
2050Projection
644
▼ -42.8%
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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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Iheya 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 | 1,501 | ▲ +33.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 1,391 | ▲ +23.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 1,456 | ▲ +29.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 1,434 | ▲ +27.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 1,530 | ▲ +35.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 1,547 | ▲ +37.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,385 | ▲ +23.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,238 | ▲ +9.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,126 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,049 | ▼ -6.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 920 | ▼ -18.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 835 | ▼ -25.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 771 | ▼ -31.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 710 | ▼ -36.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 644 | ▼ -42.8% | Projection |
About Iheya
Overview
Iheya (伊平屋村) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 1,049 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Iheya
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Iheya's population is expected to reach 920 by 2030 (-18.3%), 771 by 2040 (-31.5%), and 644 by 2050 (-42.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Iheya
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Iheya is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #615 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #904 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1871 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