Japan Population Decline Simulator

Ibaraki茨城県

Bandou 坂東市

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Bandou, Ibaraki, Japan has a population of 51,306 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 47,400 by 2030 and 36,253 by 2050 (a decrease of about 30.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.3% in 2020 to 41.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

51,306

2030

(Projection)

47,400

▼ -9.3%

2040

(Projection)

41,920

▼ -19.8%

2050

(Projection)

36,253

▼ -30.6%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 30.3%→2050 41.9%

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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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Bandou 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
198055,204▲ +5.6%Census
198557,647▲ +10.3%Census
199058,699▲ +12.3%Census
199559,738▲ +14.3%Census
200058,673▲ +12.3%Census
200557,516▲ +10.0%Census
201056,114▲ +7.4%Census
201554,087▲ +3.5%Census
202052,265—Census
202551,306▼ -1.8%Census
203047,400▼ -9.3%Projection
203544,740▼ -14.4%Projection
204041,920▼ -19.8%Projection
204539,053▼ -25.3%Projection
205036,253▼ -30.6%Projection

About Bandou

Overview

Bandou (坂東市) is a municipality in Ibaraki, Japan, with a population of 51,306 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Bandou

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Bandou's population is expected to reach 47,400 by 2030 (-9.3%), 41,920 by 2040 (-19.8%), and 36,253 by 2050 (-30.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.

Aging Rate of Bandou

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 41.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

Bandou's population decline rate exceeds the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1033 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1099 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #669 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 Bandou, Ibaraki?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Bandou has a population of 51,306.
Q.What is the population of Bandou in 2026?
A.Bandou's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 50,525. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (51,306) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (47,400).
Q.What is the projected population of Bandou in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Bandou's population is expected to be 47,400 in 2030, 41,920 in 2040, and 36,253 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Bandou?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Bandou's population is projected to change by -30.6%. The 10-year change is -9.3% and the 20-year change is -19.8%.
Q.Why is the population of Bandou 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 Bandou, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 30.3% to 41.9% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Bandou?
A.Bandou's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 30.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 41.9% 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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