Aomori青森県
Aomori 青森市
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Aomori, Aomori, Japan has a population of 255,953 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 243,430 by 2030 and 174,205 by 2050 (a decrease of about 36.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.0% in 2020 to 47.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
255,953
2030
(Projection)
243,430
▼ -11.5%
2040
(Projection)
208,826
▼ -24.1%
2050
(Projection)
174,205
▼ -36.7%
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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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Aomori 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 | 309,768 | ▲ +12.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 316,047 | ▲ +14.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 308,782 | ▲ +12.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 314,917 | ▲ +14.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 318,732 | ▲ +15.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 311,508 | ▲ +13.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 299,520 | ▲ +8.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 287,648 | ▲ +4.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 275,192 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 255,953 | ▼ -7.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 243,430 | ▼ -11.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 226,327 | ▼ -17.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 208,826 | ▼ -24.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 191,322 | ▼ -30.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 174,205 | ▼ -36.7% | Projection |
About Aomori
Overview
Aomori (青森市) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 255,953 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Aomori
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Aomori's population is expected to reach 243,430 by 2030 (-11.5%), 208,826 by 2040 (-24.1%), and 174,205 by 2050 (-36.7%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Aomori
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 47.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Aomori's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #830 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #702 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #116 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Aomori
Earnings in Aomori (青森県): Average salary in Aomori (青森県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure