Akita秋田県
Noshiro 能代市
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Noshiro, Akita, Japan has a population of 45,437 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 40,253 by 2030 and 24,973 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.6% in 2020 to 56.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
45,437
2030
(Projection)
40,253
▼ -19.4%
2040
(Projection)
32,200
▼ -35.6%
2050
(Projection)
24,973
▼ -50.0%
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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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Noshiro 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 | 76,028 | ▲ +52.2% | Census |
| 1985 | 73,649 | ▲ +47.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 69,516 | ▲ +39.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 67,816 | ▲ +35.7% | Census |
| 2000 | 65,237 | ▲ +30.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 62,858 | ▲ +25.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 59,084 | ▲ +18.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 54,730 | ▲ +9.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 49,968 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 45,437 | ▼ -9.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 40,253 | ▼ -19.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 36,121 | ▼ -27.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 32,200 | ▼ -35.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 28,481 | ▼ -43.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 24,973 | ▼ -50.0% | Projection |
About Noshiro
Overview
Noshiro (能代市) is a municipality in Akita, Japan, with a population of 45,437 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Noshiro
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Noshiro's population is expected to reach 40,253 by 2030 (-19.4%), 32,200 by 2040 (-35.6%), and 24,973 by 2050 (-50.0%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Noshiro
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 56.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Noshiro is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #340 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #227 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #719 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