Chiba千葉県
Asahi 旭市
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Asahi, Chiba, Japan has a population of 59,573 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 58,161 by 2030 and 45,570 by 2050 (a decrease of about 28.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.3% in 2020 to 40.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
59,573
2030
(Projection)
58,161
▼ -8.8%
2040
(Projection)
52,010
▼ -18.4%
2050
(Projection)
45,570
▼ -28.5%
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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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Asahi 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 | 65,405 | ▲ +2.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 67,974 | ▲ +6.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 69,800 | ▲ +9.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 71,382 | ▲ +12.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 71,176 | ▲ +11.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 70,643 | ▲ +10.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 69,058 | ▲ +8.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 66,586 | ▲ +4.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 63,745 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 59,573 | ▼ -6.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 58,161 | ▼ -8.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 55,156 | ▼ -13.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 52,010 | ▼ -18.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 48,776 | ▼ -23.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 45,570 | ▼ -28.5% | Projection |
About Asahi
Overview
Asahi (旭市) is a municipality in Chiba, Japan, with a population of 59,573 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Asahi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Asahi's population is expected to reach 58,161 by 2030 (-8.8%), 52,010 by 2040 (-18.4%), and 45,570 by 2050 (-28.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Asahi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Asahi's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1104 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1178 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #605 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