Akita秋田県
Akita 秋田市
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Akita, Akita, Japan has a population of 293,351 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 281,852 by 2030 and 220,767 by 2050 (a decrease of about 28.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.7% in 2020 to 44.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
293,351
2030
(Projection)
281,852
▼ -8.4%
2040
(Projection)
252,336
▼ -18.0%
2050
(Projection)
220,767
▼ -28.2%
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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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Akita 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 | 304,823 | ▼ -0.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 316,550 | ▲ +2.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 322,698 | ▲ +4.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 331,597 | ▲ +7.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 336,646 | ▲ +9.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 333,109 | ▲ +8.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 323,600 | ▲ +5.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 315,814 | ▲ +2.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 307,672 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 293,351 | ▼ -4.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 281,852 | ▼ -8.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 267,486 | ▼ -13.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 252,336 | ▼ -18.0% | Projection |
| 2045 | 236,543 | ▼ -23.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 220,767 | ▼ -28.2% | Projection |
About Akita
Overview
Akita (秋田市) is a municipality in Akita, Japan, with a population of 293,351 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Akita
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Akita's population is expected to reach 281,852 by 2030 (-8.4%), 252,336 by 2040 (-18.0%), and 220,767 by 2050 (-28.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Akita
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Akita's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1111 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #946 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #93 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Akita
Earnings in Akita (秋田県): Average salary in Akita (秋田県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure