Japan Population Decline Simulator

Nagano長野県

Hara 原村

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Hara, Nagano, Japan has a population of 7,786 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 7,503 by 2030 and 6,904 by 2050 (a decrease of about 10.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.9% in 2020 to 45.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

7,786

2030

(Projection)

7,503

▼ -2.3%

2040

(Projection)

7,248

▼ -5.6%

2050

(Projection)

6,904

▼ -10.1%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 34.9%→2050 45.7%

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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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Hara Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
19806,125▼ -20.2%Census
19856,343▼ -17.4%Census
19906,502▼ -15.3%Census
19957,005▼ -8.8%Census
20007,207▼ -6.2%Census
20057,456▼ -2.9%Census
20107,573▼ -1.4%Census
20157,566▼ -1.5%Census
20207,680—Census
20257,786▲ +1.4%Census
20307,503▼ -2.3%Projection
20357,388▼ -3.8%Projection
20407,248▼ -5.6%Projection
20457,084▼ -7.8%Projection
20506,904▼ -10.1%Projection

About Hara

Overview

Hara (原村) is a municipality in Nagano, Japan, with a population of 7,786 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Hara

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hara's population is expected to reach 7,503 by 2030 (-2.3%), 7,248 by 2040 (-5.6%), and 6,904 by 2050 (-10.1%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Hara

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1615 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #843 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1433 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Nagano

Earnings in Nagano (長野県): Average salary in Nagano (長野県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Hara, Nagano?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Hara has a population of 7,786.
Q.What is the population of Hara in 2026?
A.Hara's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 7,729. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (7,786) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (7,503).
Q.What is the projected population of Hara in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Hara's population is expected to be 7,503 in 2030, 7,248 in 2040, and 6,904 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Hara?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Hara's population is projected to change by -10.1%. The 10-year change is -2.3% and the 20-year change is -5.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Hara 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 Hara, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 34.9% to 45.7% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Hara?
A.Hara's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 34.9% as of 2020, projected to rise to 45.7% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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