Niigata新潟県
Shibata 新発田市
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Shibata, Niigata, Japan has a population of 89,570 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 85,041 by 2030 and 65,061 by 2050 (a decrease of about 31.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.4% in 2020 to 42.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
89,570
2030
(Projection)
85,041
▼ -10.4%
2040
(Projection)
75,114
▼ -20.9%
2050
(Projection)
65,061
▼ -31.5%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Shibata 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 | 102,134 | ▲ +7.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 103,552 | ▲ +9.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 104,499 | ▲ +10.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 106,563 | ▲ +12.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 106,016 | ▲ +11.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 104,634 | ▲ +10.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 101,202 | ▲ +6.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 98,611 | ▲ +3.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 94,927 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 89,570 | ▼ -5.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 85,041 | ▼ -10.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 80,128 | ▼ -15.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 75,114 | ▼ -20.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 70,048 | ▼ -26.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 65,061 | ▼ -31.5% | Projection |
About Shibata
Overview
Shibata (新発田市) is a municipality in Niigata, Japan, with a population of 89,570 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shibata
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shibata's population is expected to reach 85,041 by 2030 (-10.4%), 75,114 by 2040 (-20.9%), and 65,061 by 2050 (-31.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shibata
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 42.9% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shibata's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1009 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1027 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #454 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Niigata
Earnings in Niigata (新潟県): Average salary in Niigata (新潟県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure