Okinawa沖縄県
Yaese 八重瀬町
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Yaese, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 32,668 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 33,090 by 2030 and 34,340 by 2050 (an increase of about 11.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.4% in 2020 to 32.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
32,668
2030
(Projection)
33,090
▲ +6.9%
2040
(Projection)
34,144
▲ +10.4%
2050
(Projection)
34,340
▲ +11.0%
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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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Yaese 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 | 18,990 | ▼ -38.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 19,918 | ▼ -35.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 20,718 | ▼ -33.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 23,033 | ▼ -25.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 24,626 | ▼ -20.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 25,121 | ▼ -18.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 26,681 | ▼ -13.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 29,066 | ▼ -6.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 30,941 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 32,668 | ▲ +5.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 33,090 | ▲ +6.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 33,688 | ▲ +8.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 34,144 | ▲ +10.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 34,373 | ▲ +11.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 34,340 | ▲ +11.0% | Projection |
About Yaese
Overview
Yaese (八重瀬町) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 32,668 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Yaese
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Yaese's population is expected to reach 33,090 by 2030 (+6.9%), 34,144 by 2040 (+10.4%), and 34,340 by 2050 (+11.0%). Yaese is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Yaese
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 22.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Yaese stands out as one of the few Japanese municipalities with continued population growth.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1891 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1752 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #858 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