Akita Prefecture

Prefecture of Japan

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2022 Akita Prefecture records the lowest percentage of children (under 15 years old) at 9.3% and the highest percentage of elderly residents (65 or older) at 38.6% in Japan.
2022 Akita Prefecture reaches critical demographic milestone with children under 15 comprising only 9.3% of population, and 38.6% of residents aged 65 or older - the highest percentage of any Japanese prefecture.
2010 Percentage of children in Akita Prefecture was 11.2%, which would later decrease to 9.3% by 2022.

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