Aomori青森県
Noheji 野辺地町
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Noheji, Aomori, Japan has a population of 11,173 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,960 by 2030 and 6,156 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 38.1% in 2020 to 56.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
11,173
2030
(Projection)
9,960
▼ -19.5%
2040
(Projection)
7,986
▼ -35.5%
2050
(Projection)
6,156
▼ -50.3%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Noheji 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 | 18,419 | ▲ +48.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 18,351 | ▲ +48.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 16,750 | ▲ +35.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 15,969 | ▲ +29.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 16,012 | ▲ +29.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 15,218 | ▲ +23.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 14,314 | ▲ +15.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 13,524 | ▲ +9.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 12,374 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 11,173 | ▼ -9.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 9,960 | ▼ -19.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,948 | ▼ -27.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,986 | ▼ -35.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 7,052 | ▼ -43.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,156 | ▼ -50.3% | Projection |
About Noheji
Overview
Noheji (野辺地町) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 11,173 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Noheji
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Noheji's population is expected to reach 9,960 by 2030 (-19.5%), 7,986 by 2040 (-35.5%), and 6,156 by 2050 (-50.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Noheji
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 38.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 56.5% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Noheji is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #332 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #218 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1307 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