Hokkaido北海道
Higashi 札幌市東区
Data last updated:
Higashi, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 261,091 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 263,219 by 2030 and 239,347 by 2050 (a decrease of about 9.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.3% in 2020 to 37.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
261,091
2030
(Projection)
263,219
▼ -0.8%
2040
(Projection)
253,995
▼ -4.3%
2050
(Projection)
239,347
▼ -9.8%
Change vs. 2020 census
Other municipalities in Hokkaido (北海道)
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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Higashi 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 | 213,310 | ▼ -19.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 224,539 | ▼ -15.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 232,999 | ▼ -12.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 241,319 | ▼ -9.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 248,950 | ▼ -6.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 253,996 | ▼ -4.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 255,873 | ▼ -3.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 261,912 | ▼ -1.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 265,379 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 261,091 | ▼ -1.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 263,219 | ▼ -0.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 259,561 | ▼ -2.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 253,995 | ▼ -4.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 247,031 | ▼ -6.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 239,347 | ▼ -9.8% | Projection |
About Higashi
Overview
Higashi (札幌市東区) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 261,091 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Higashi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashi's population is expected to reach 263,219 by 2030 (-0.8%), 253,995 by 2040 (-4.3%), and 239,347 by 2050 (-9.8%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Higashi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Higashi's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1622 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1433 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #112 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hokkaido
Earnings in Hokkaido (北海道): Average salary in Hokkaido (北海道) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure