Japan Population Decline Simulator

Ibaraki茨城県

Hitachinaka ひたちなか市

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Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 151,618 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 150,831 by 2030 and 132,531 by 2050 (a decrease of about 15.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.1% in 2020 to 38.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

151,618

2030

(Projection)

150,831

▼ -3.7%

2040

(Projection)

142,518

▼ -9.0%

2050

(Projection)

132,531

▼ -15.4%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 26.1%→2050 38.6%

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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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Hitachinaka 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
1980125,945▼ -19.6%Census
1985135,774▼ -13.3%Census
1990142,402▼ -9.1%Census
1995146,750▼ -6.3%Census
2000151,673▼ -3.1%Census
2005153,639▼ -1.9%Census
2010157,060▲ +0.3%Census
2015155,689▼ -0.6%Census
2020156,581—Census
2025151,618▼ -3.2%Census
2030150,831▼ -3.7%Projection
2035146,885▼ -6.2%Projection
2040142,518▼ -9.0%Projection
2045137,785▼ -12.0%Projection
2050132,531▼ -15.4%Projection

About Hitachinaka

Overview

Hitachinaka (ひたちなか市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 151,618 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Hitachinaka

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hitachinaka's population is expected to reach 150,831 by 2030 (-3.7%), 142,518 by 2040 (-9.0%), and 132,531 by 2050 (-15.4%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Hitachinaka

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 38.6% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1471 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1369 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #258 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 Hitachinaka, Ibaraki?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Hitachinaka has a population of 151,618.
Q.What is the population of Hitachinaka in 2026?
A.Hitachinaka's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 151,461. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (151,618) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (150,831).
Q.What is the projected population of Hitachinaka in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Hitachinaka's population is expected to be 150,831 in 2030, 142,518 in 2040, and 132,531 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Hitachinaka?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Hitachinaka's population is projected to change by -15.4%. The 10-year change is -3.7% and the 20-year change is -9.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Hitachinaka 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 Hitachinaka, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 26.1% to 38.6% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Hitachinaka?
A.Hitachinaka's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 26.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 38.6% 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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