Aomori青森県
Higashidoori 東通村
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Higashidoori, Aomori, Japan has a population of 5,189 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,803 by 2030 and 2,933 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.5% in 2020 to 51.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
5,189
2030
(Projection)
4,803
▼ -19.3%
2040
(Projection)
3,822
▼ -35.8%
2050
(Projection)
2,933
▼ -50.7%
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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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Higashidoori 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 | 9,975 | ▲ +67.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 9,675 | ▲ +62.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 8,794 | ▲ +47.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 8,045 | ▲ +35.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 7,975 | ▲ +33.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 8,042 | ▲ +35.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 7,252 | ▲ +21.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 6,607 | ▲ +10.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 5,955 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 5,189 | ▼ -12.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 4,803 | ▼ -19.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,293 | ▼ -27.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 3,822 | ▼ -35.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,368 | ▼ -43.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 2,933 | ▼ -50.7% | Projection |
About Higashidoori
Overview
Higashidoori (東通村) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 5,189 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Higashidoori
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashidoori's population is expected to reach 4,803 by 2030 (-19.3%), 3,822 by 2040 (-35.8%), and 2,933 by 2050 (-50.7%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Higashidoori
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Higashidoori is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #316 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #499 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1590 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