Aomori青森県
Hachinohe 八戸市
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Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan has a population of 205,130 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 201,707 by 2030 and 151,087 by 2050 (a decrease of about 32.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.2% in 2020 to 45.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
205,130
2030
(Projection)
201,707
▼ -9.7%
2040
(Projection)
176,687
▼ -20.9%
2050
(Projection)
151,087
▼ -32.4%
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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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Hachinohe 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 | 245,617 | ▲ +9.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 248,691 | ▲ +11.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 247,983 | ▲ +11.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 249,358 | ▲ +11.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 248,608 | ▲ +11.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 244,700 | ▲ +9.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 237,615 | ▲ +6.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 231,257 | ▲ +3.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 223,415 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 205,130 | ▼ -8.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 201,707 | ▼ -9.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 189,426 | ▼ -15.2% | Projection |
| 2040 | 176,687 | ▼ -20.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 163,879 | ▼ -26.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 151,087 | ▼ -32.4% | Projection |
About Hachinohe
Overview
Hachinohe (八戸市) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 205,130 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hachinohe
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hachinohe's population is expected to reach 201,707 by 2030 (-9.7%), 176,687 by 2040 (-20.9%), and 151,087 by 2050 (-32.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Hachinohe
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Hachinohe's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #980 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #853 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #173 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