Ibaraki茨城県
Chikusei 筑西市
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Chikusei, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 94,761 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 90,475 by 2030 and 67,207 by 2050 (a decrease of about 33.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.9% in 2020 to 45.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
94,761
2030
(Projection)
90,475
▼ -10.2%
2040
(Projection)
78,902
▼ -21.7%
2050
(Projection)
67,207
▼ -33.3%
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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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Chikusei 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 | 110,846 | ▲ +10.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 114,906 | ▲ +14.0% | Census |
| 1990 | 117,805 | ▲ +16.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 118,078 | ▲ +17.2% | Census |
| 2000 | 116,120 | ▲ +15.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 112,581 | ▲ +11.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 108,527 | ▲ +7.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 104,573 | ▲ +3.8% | Census |
| 2020 | 100,753 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 94,761 | ▼ -5.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 90,475 | ▼ -10.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 84,756 | ▼ -15.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 78,902 | ▼ -21.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 73,006 | ▼ -27.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 67,207 | ▼ -33.3% | Projection |
About Chikusei
Overview
Chikusei (筑西市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 94,761 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Chikusei
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Chikusei's population is expected to reach 90,475 by 2030 (-10.2%), 78,902 by 2040 (-21.7%), and 67,207 by 2050 (-33.3%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Chikusei
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.4% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Chikusei's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #950 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #859 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #433 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