Japan Population Decline Simulator

Aomori青森県

Hiranai 平内町

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Hiranai, Aomori, Japan has a population of 9,121 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 8,077 by 2030 and 4,475 by 2050 (a decrease of about 55.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.1% in 2020 to 59.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

9,121

2030

(Projection)

8,077

▼ -20.2%

2040

(Projection)

6,161

▼ -39.2%

2050

(Projection)

4,475

▼ -55.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 41.1%→2050 59.5%

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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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Hiranai Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198017,501▲ +72.8%Census
198517,246▲ +70.3%Census
199016,103▲ +59.0%Census
199515,441▲ +52.5%Census
200014,528▲ +43.5%Census
200513,483▲ +33.2%Census
201012,361▲ +22.1%Census
201511,142▲ +10.0%Census
202010,126—Census
20259,121▼ -9.9%Census
20308,077▼ -20.2%Projection
20357,093▼ -30.0%Projection
20406,161▼ -39.2%Projection
20455,280▼ -47.9%Projection
20504,475▼ -55.8%Projection

About Hiranai

Overview

Hiranai (平内町) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 9,121 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Hiranai

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hiranai's population is expected to reach 8,077 by 2030 (-20.2%), 6,161 by 2040 (-39.2%), and 4,475 by 2050 (-55.8%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Hiranai

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 59.5% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Hiranai is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #143 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #124 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1390 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Hiranai, Aomori?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Hiranai has a population of 9,121.
Q.What is the population of Hiranai in 2026?
A.Hiranai's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 8,912. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (9,121) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (8,077).
Q.What is the projected population of Hiranai in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Hiranai's population is expected to be 8,077 in 2030, 6,161 in 2040, and 4,475 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Hiranai?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Hiranai's population is projected to change by -55.8%. The 10-year change is -20.2% and the 20-year change is -39.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Hiranai declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Hiranai, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 41.1% to 59.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Hiranai?
A.Hiranai's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 41.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 59.5% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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