Japan Population Decline Simulator

Yamagata山形県

Higashine 東根市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

47,725

2030

(Projection)

46,250

-3.1%

2040

(Projection)

44,382

-7.0%

2050

(Projection)

41,769

-12.5%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28.3%2050 37.1%

Other municipalities in Yamagata (山形県)

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Higashine

Overview

Higashine (東根市) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 47,725 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashine's population is expected to reach 46,250 by 2030 (-3.1%), 44,382 by 2040 (-7.0%), and 41,769 by 2050 (-12.5%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.1% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Higashine's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Higashine, Yamagata?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Higashine has a population of 47,725.
Q.What is the projected population of Higashine in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Higashine's population is expected to be 46,250 in 2030, 44,382 in 2040, and 41,769 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Higashine?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Higashine's population is projected to change by -12.5%. The 10-year change is -3.1% and the 20-year change is -7.0%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Higashine?
A.Higashine's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 37.1% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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