Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukushima福島県

Shinchi 新地町

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Shinchi, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 7,480 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 7,905 by 2030 and 7,905 by 2050 (an increase of about 0.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.9% in 2020 to 0.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

7,480

2030

(Projection)

7,905

→ 0.0%

2040

(Projection)

7,905

→ 0.0%

2050

(Projection)

7,905

→ 0.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 32.9%→2050 0%

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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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Shinchi Population Table (1980–2025)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
19808,704▲ +10.1%Census
19858,876▲ +12.3%Census
19908,904▲ +12.6%Census
19959,093▲ +15.0%Census
20009,017▲ +14.1%Census
20058,584▲ +8.6%Census
20108,224▲ +4.0%Census
20158,218▲ +4.0%Census
20207,905—Census
20257,480▼ -5.4%Census

About Shinchi

Overview

Shinchi (新地町) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 7,480 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Shinchi

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shinchi's population is expected to reach 7,905 by 2030 (0.0%), 7,905 by 2040 (0.0%), and 7,905 by 2050 (0.0%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Shinchi

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 0.0% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

Earnings in Fukushima (福島県): Average salary in Fukushima (福島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Shinchi, Fukushima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Shinchi has a population of 7,480.
Q.What is the population of Shinchi in 2026?
A.Shinchi's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 7,480. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (7,480) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (7,905).
Q.What is the projected population of Shinchi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Shinchi's population is expected to be 7,905 in 2030, 7,905 in 2040, and 7,905 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Shinchi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Shinchi's population is projected to change by 0.0%. The 10-year change is 0.0% and the 20-year change is 0.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Shinchi growing?
A.Municipalities with growing populations typically benefit from net in-migration driven by good access to major metropolitan areas, housing development, and family support policies. Shinchi is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Shinchi?
A.Shinchi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 32.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 0.0% 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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