Japan Population Decline Simulator

Chiba千葉県

Chuuou 千葉市中央区

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Chuuou, Chiba, Japan has a population of 211,734 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 216,050 by 2030 and 213,863 by 2050 (an increase of about 1.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 23.9% to 32.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

211,734

2030

(Projection)

216,050

+2.0%

2040

(Projection)

217,034

+2.5%

2050

(Projection)

213,863

+1.0%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 23.9%2050 32.4%

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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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

Chuuou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
2020211,734Census
2025215,052▲ +1.6%Projection
2030216,050▲ +2.0%Projection
2035216,994▲ +2.5%Projection
2040217,034▲ +2.5%Projection
2045215,791▲ +1.9%Projection
2050213,863▲ +1.0%Projection

About Chuuou

Overview

Chuuou (千葉市中央区) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 211,734 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Chuuou

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Chuuou's population is expected to reach 216,050 by 2030 (+2.0%), 217,034 by 2040 (+2.5%), and 213,863 by 2050 (+1.0%). Chuuou is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Rate of Chuuou

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 23.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1823 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1754 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #172 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Chiba

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Chuuou, Chiba?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Chuuou has a population of 211,734.
Q.What is the population of Chuuou in 2026?
A.Chuuou's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 215,252. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (211,734) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (216,050).
Q.What is the projected population of Chuuou in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Chuuou's population is expected to be 216,050 in 2030, 217,034 in 2040, and 213,863 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Chuuou?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Chuuou's population is projected to change by +1.0%. The 10-year change is +2.0% and the 20-year change is +2.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Chuuou growing?
A.Municipalities with growing populations typically benefit from net in-migration driven by good access to major metropolitan areas, housing development, and family support policies. Chuuou is one of the minority of Japanese municipalities projected to grow through 2050.
Q.What is the aging rate of Chuuou?
A.Chuuou's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 23.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 32.4% 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 the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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