Ibaraki茨城県
Naka 那珂市
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Naka, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 51,527 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 50,492 by 2030 and 41,710 by 2050 (a decrease of about 22.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.2% in 2020 to 43.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
51,527
2030
(Projection)
50,492
▼ -5.6%
2040
(Projection)
46,290
▼ -13.5%
2050
(Projection)
41,710
▼ -22.0%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Naka Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 44,768 | ▼ -16.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 47,388 | ▼ -11.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 51,078 | ▼ -4.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 54,178 | ▲ +1.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 55,069 | ▲ +2.9% | Census |
| 2005 | 54,705 | ▲ +2.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 54,240 | ▲ +1.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 54,276 | ▲ +1.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 53,502 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 51,527 | ▼ -3.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 50,492 | ▼ -5.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 48,497 | ▼ -9.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 46,290 | ▼ -13.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 44,008 | ▼ -17.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 41,710 | ▼ -22.0% | Projection |
About Naka
Overview
Naka (那珂市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 51,527 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Naka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Naka's population is expected to reach 50,492 by 2030 (-5.6%), 46,290 by 2040 (-13.5%), and 41,710 by 2050 (-22.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Naka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 43.5% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Naka's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1297 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #981 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #665 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