Japan Population Decline Simulator

Tokyo東京都

Nakano 中野区

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

345,089

2030

(Projection)

357,060

+3.5%

2040

(Projection)

364,317

+5.6%

2050

(Projection)

361,660

+4.8%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 20.1%2050 26.3%

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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.

About Nakano

Overview

Nakano (中野区) is a municipality in Tokyo, Japan, with a population of 345,089 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakano's population is expected to reach 357,060 by 2030 (+3.5%), 364,317 by 2040 (+5.6%), and 361,660 by 2050 (+4.8%). Nakano is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 20.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 26.3% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1871 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1879 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #74 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Nakano, Tokyo?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Nakano has a population of 345,089.
Q.What is the projected population of Nakano in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Nakano's population is expected to be 357,060 in 2030, 364,317 in 2040, and 361,660 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Nakano?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Nakano's population is projected to change by +4.8%. The 10-year change is +3.5% and the 20-year change is +5.6%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Nakano?
A.Nakano's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 20.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 26.3% 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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