Japan Population Decline Simulator

Aichi愛知県

Handa 半田市

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Handa, Aichi, Japan has a population of 113,466 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 112,798 by 2030 and 101,584 by 2050 (a decrease of about 13.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.5% in 2020 to 35.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

113,466

2030Projection

112,798

▼ -4.3%

2040Projection

107,728

▼ -8.6%

2050Projection

101,584

▼ -13.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 24.5%→2050 35.1%

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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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Handa 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
198089,328▼ -24.2%Census
198592,883▼ -21.2%Census
199099,550▼ -15.6%Census
1995106,452▼ -9.7%Census
2000110,837▼ -6.0%Census
2005115,845▼ -1.7%Census
2010118,828▲ +0.8%Census
2015116,908▼ -0.8%Census
2020117,884—Census
2025113,466▼ -3.7%Census
2030112,798▼ -4.3%Projection
2035110,418▼ -6.3%Projection
2040107,728▼ -8.6%Projection
2045104,770▼ -11.1%Projection
2050101,584▼ -13.8%Projection

About Handa

Overview

Handa (半田市) is a municipality in Aichi, Japan, with a population of 113,466 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Handa

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Handa's population is expected to reach 112,798 by 2030 (-4.3%), 107,728 by 2040 (-8.6%), and 101,584 by 2050 (-13.8%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Handa

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.1% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1513 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1609 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #360 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Aichi

Earnings in Aichi (愛知県): Average salary in Aichi (愛知県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Handa, Aichi?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Handa has a population of 113,466.
Q.What is the population of Handa in 2026?
A.Handa's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 113,332. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (113,466) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (112,798).
Q.What is the projected population of Handa in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Handa's population is expected to be 112,798 in 2030, 107,728 in 2040, and 101,584 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Handa?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Handa's population is projected to change by -13.8%. The 10-year change is -4.3% and the 20-year change is -8.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Handa 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 Handa, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 24.5% to 35.1% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Handa?
A.Handa's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 24.5% as of 2020, projected to rise to 35.1% 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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