Japan Population Decline Simulator

Akita秋田県

Higashinaruse 東成瀬村

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Higashinaruse, Akita, Japan has a population of 2,294 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 2,271 by 2030 and 1,404 by 2050 (a decrease of about 48.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 37.3% in 2020 to 59.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

2,294

2030

(Projection)

2,271

▼ -16.0%

2040

(Projection)

1,832

▼ -32.2%

2050

(Projection)

1,404

▼ -48.1%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 37.3%→2050 59.1%

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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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Higashinaruse 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
19804,011▲ +48.3%Census
19853,818▲ +41.2%Census
19903,734▲ +38.1%Census
19953,568▲ +32.0%Census
20003,390▲ +25.4%Census
20053,180▲ +17.6%Census
20102,872▲ +6.2%Census
20152,610▼ -3.5%Census
20202,704—Census
20252,294▼ -15.2%Census
20302,271▼ -16.0%Projection
20352,049▼ -24.2%Projection
20401,832▼ -32.2%Projection
20451,618▼ -40.2%Projection
20501,404▼ -48.1%Projection

About Higashinaruse

Overview

Higashinaruse (東成瀬村) is a municipality in Akita, Japan, with a population of 2,294 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Higashinaruse

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashinaruse's population is expected to reach 2,271 by 2030 (-16.0%), 1,832 by 2040 (-32.2%), and 1,404 by 2050 (-48.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Higashinaruse

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 37.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 59.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #404 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #136 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1785 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Higashinaruse, Akita?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Higashinaruse has a population of 2,294.
Q.What is the population of Higashinaruse in 2026?
A.Higashinaruse's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 2,289. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (2,294) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (2,271).
Q.What is the projected population of Higashinaruse in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Higashinaruse's population is expected to be 2,271 in 2030, 1,832 in 2040, and 1,404 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Higashinaruse?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Higashinaruse's population is projected to change by -48.1%. The 10-year change is -16.0% and the 20-year change is -32.2%.
Q.Why is the population of Higashinaruse 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 Higashinaruse, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 37.3% to 59.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Higashinaruse?
A.Higashinaruse's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 37.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 59.1% 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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