Niigata新潟県
Higashi 新潟市東区
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Higashi, Niigata, Japan has a population of 134,527 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 123,147 by 2030 and 101,183 by 2050 (a decrease of about 24.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.2% to 40.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
134,527
2030
(Projection)
123,147
▼ -8.5%
2040
(Projection)
112,476
▼ -16.4%
2050
(Projection)
101,183
▼ -24.8%
Other municipalities in Niigata (新潟県)
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.)
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About Higashi
Overview
Higashi (新潟市東区) is a municipality in Niigata, Japan, with a population of 134,527 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashi's population is expected to reach 123,147 by 2030 (-8.5%), 112,476 by 2040 (-16.4%), and 101,183 by 2050 (-24.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Higashi's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1211 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1226 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #316 out of 1916 nationwide.
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