Japan Population Decline Simulator

Ibaraki茨城県

Takahagi 高萩市

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Takahagi, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 25,001 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 23,158 by 2030 and 14,824 by 2050 (a decrease of about 46.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.0% in 2020 to 52.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

25,001

2030

(Projection)

23,158

▼ -16.4%

2040

(Projection)

18,859

▼ -31.9%

2050

(Projection)

14,824

▼ -46.5%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 36%→2050 52.1%

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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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Takahagi 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
198032,436▲ +17.1%Census
198533,968▲ +22.6%Census
199035,320▲ +27.5%Census
199535,604▲ +28.5%Census
200034,602▲ +24.9%Census
200532,932▲ +18.9%Census
201031,017▲ +12.0%Census
201529,638▲ +7.0%Census
202027,699—Census
202525,001▼ -9.7%Census
203023,158▼ -16.4%Projection
203521,014▼ -24.1%Projection
204018,859▼ -31.9%Projection
204516,773▼ -39.4%Projection
205014,824▼ -46.5%Projection

About Takahagi

Overview

Takahagi (高萩市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 25,001 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Takahagi

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takahagi's population is expected to reach 23,158 by 2030 (-16.4%), 18,859 by 2040 (-31.9%), and 14,824 by 2050 (-46.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Takahagi

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #468 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #417 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #992 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Ibaraki

Earnings in Ibaraki (茨城県): Average salary in Ibaraki (茨城県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Takahagi, Ibaraki?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Takahagi has a population of 25,001.
Q.What is the population of Takahagi in 2026?
A.Takahagi's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 24,632. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (25,001) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (23,158).
Q.What is the projected population of Takahagi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Takahagi's population is expected to be 23,158 in 2030, 18,859 in 2040, and 14,824 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Takahagi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Takahagi's population is projected to change by -46.5%. The 10-year change is -16.4% and the 20-year change is -31.9%.
Q.Why is the population of Takahagi 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 Takahagi, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 36.0% to 52.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Takahagi?
A.Takahagi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 36.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 52.1% 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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