Japan Population Decline Simulator

Toyama富山県

Himi 氷見市

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Himi, Toyama, Japan has a population of 43,995 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 35,522 by 2030 and 21,973 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.6% to 55.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

43,995

2030

(Projection)

35,522

-19.3%

2040

(Projection)

28,356

-35.5%

2050

(Projection)

21,973

-50.1%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 39.6%2050 55.2%

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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.

Himi Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
202043,995Census
202539,249▼ -10.8%Projection
203035,522▼ -19.3%Projection
203531,888▼ -27.5%Projection
204028,356▼ -35.5%Projection
204525,012▼ -43.1%Projection
205021,973▼ -50.1%Projection

About Himi

Overview

Himi (氷見市) is a municipality in Toyama, Japan, with a population of 43,995 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Himi

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Himi's population is expected to reach 35,522 by 2030 (-19.3%), 28,356 by 2040 (-35.5%), and 21,973 by 2050 (-50.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Himi

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 55.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Himi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #339 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #270 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #762 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Toyama

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Himi, Toyama?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Himi has a population of 43,995.
Q.What is the population of Himi in 2026?
A.Himi's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 38,504. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (43,995) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (35,522).
Q.What is the projected population of Himi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Himi's population is expected to be 35,522 in 2030, 28,356 in 2040, and 21,973 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Himi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Himi's population is projected to change by -50.1%. The 10-year change is -19.3% and the 20-year change is -35.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Himi declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Himi, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 39.6% to 55.2% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Himi?
A.Himi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 39.6% as of 2020, projected to rise to 55.2% 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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