Japan Population Decline Simulator

Gifu岐阜県

Hida 飛騨市

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Hida, Gifu, Japan has a population of 20,462 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 18,260 by 2030 and 11,268 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 40.4% in 2020 to 53.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

20,462

2030

(Projection)

18,260

▼ -19.0%

2040

(Projection)

14,428

▼ -36.0%

2050

(Projection)

11,268

▼ -50.0%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 40.4%→2050 53.2%

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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.)

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Hida 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
198036,100▲ +60.2%Census
198534,641▲ +53.7%Census
199032,690▲ +45.0%Census
199531,247▲ +38.6%Census
200030,421▲ +35.0%Census
200528,902▲ +28.2%Census
201026,732▲ +18.6%Census
201524,696▲ +9.6%Census
202022,538—Census
202520,462▼ -9.2%Census
203018,260▼ -19.0%Projection
203516,243▼ -27.9%Projection
204014,428▼ -36.0%Projection
204512,786▼ -43.3%Projection
205011,268▼ -50.0%Projection

About Hida

Overview

Hida (飛騨市) is a municipality in Gifu, Japan, with a population of 20,462 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Hida

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hida's population is expected to reach 18,260 by 2030 (-19.0%), 14,428 by 2040 (-36.0%), and 11,268 by 2050 (-50.0%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Hida

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 40.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 53.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #344 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #358 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1066 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Gifu

Earnings in Gifu (岐阜県): Average salary in Gifu (岐阜県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Hida, Gifu?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Hida has a population of 20,462.
Q.What is the population of Hida in 2026?
A.Hida's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 20,022. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (20,462) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (18,260).
Q.What is the projected population of Hida in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Hida's population is expected to be 18,260 in 2030, 14,428 in 2040, and 11,268 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Hida?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Hida's population is projected to change by -50.0%. The 10-year change is -19.0% and the 20-year change is -36.0%.
Q.Why is the population of Hida 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 Hida, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 40.4% to 53.2% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Hida?
A.Hida's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 40.4% as of 2020, projected to rise to 53.2% 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 national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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