Japan Population Decline Simulator

Chiba千葉県

Hanamigawa 千葉市花見川区

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Hanamigawa, Chiba, Japan has a population of 177,630 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 168,780 by 2030 and 151,747 by 2050 (a decrease of about 14.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.4% in 2020 to 36.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

177,630

2030

(Projection)

168,780

▼ -4.8%

2040

(Projection)

159,383

▼ -10.1%

2050

(Projection)

151,747

▼ -14.4%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 28.4%→2050 36.9%

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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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Hanamigawa Population Table (1995–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
1995177,783▲ +0.3%Census
2000179,892▲ +1.4%Census
2005181,708▲ +2.5%Census
2010180,949▲ +2.0%Census
2015179,200▲ +1.1%Census
2020177,328—Census
2025177,630▲ +0.2%Census
2030168,780▼ -4.8%Projection
2035163,867▼ -7.6%Projection
2040159,383▼ -10.1%Projection
2045155,420▼ -12.4%Projection
2050151,747▼ -14.4%Projection

About Hanamigawa

Overview

Hanamigawa (千葉市花見川区) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 177,630 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Hanamigawa

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hanamigawa's population is expected to reach 168,780 by 2030 (-4.8%), 159,383 by 2040 (-10.1%), and 151,747 by 2050 (-14.4%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Hanamigawa

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1495 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1480 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #213 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Chiba

Earnings in Chiba (千葉県): Average salary in Chiba (千葉県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Hanamigawa, Chiba?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Hanamigawa has a population of 177,630.
Q.What is the population of Hanamigawa in 2026?
A.Hanamigawa's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 175,860. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (177,630) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (168,780).
Q.What is the projected population of Hanamigawa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Hanamigawa's population is expected to be 168,780 in 2030, 159,383 in 2040, and 151,747 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Hanamigawa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Hanamigawa's population is projected to change by -14.4%. The 10-year change is -4.8% and the 20-year change is -10.1%.
Q.Why is the population of Hanamigawa 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 Hanamigawa, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 28.4% to 36.9% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Hanamigawa?
A.Hanamigawa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 28.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 36.9% 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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