Chiba千葉県
Wakaba 千葉市若葉区
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
146,976
2030
(Projection)
140,038
▼ -4.7%
2040
(Projection)
131,496
▼ -10.5%
2050
(Projection)
123,954
▼ -15.7%
Other municipalities in Chiba (千葉県)
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.
About Wakaba
Overview
Wakaba (千葉市若葉区) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 146,976 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Wakaba's population is expected to reach 140,038 by 2030 (-4.7%), 131,496 by 2040 (-10.5%), and 123,954 by 2050 (-15.7%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.2% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Wakaba's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.