Japan Population Decline Simulator

Aichi愛知県

Hekinan 碧南市

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Hekinan, Aichi, Japan has a population of 71,215 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 70,544 by 2030 and 64,060 by 2050 (a decrease of about 11.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.0% in 2020 to 33.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025Census

71,215

2030Projection

70,544

▼ -2.6%

2040Projection

67,699

▼ -6.6%

2050Projection

64,060

▼ -11.6%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 24%→2050 33.7%

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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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Hekinan 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
198062,021▼ -14.4%Census
198563,778▼ -12.0%Census
199065,899▼ -9.1%Census
199566,956▼ -7.6%Census
200067,814▼ -6.4%Census
200571,408▼ -1.4%Census
201072,018▼ -0.6%Census
201571,346▼ -1.5%Census
202072,458—Census
202571,215▼ -1.7%Census
203070,544▼ -2.6%Projection
203569,227▼ -4.5%Projection
204067,699▼ -6.6%Projection
204565,985▼ -8.9%Projection
205064,060▼ -11.6%Projection

About Hekinan

Overview

Hekinan (碧南市) is a municipality in Aichi, Japan, with a population of 71,215 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Hekinan

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hekinan's population is expected to reach 70,544 by 2030 (-2.6%), 67,699 by 2040 (-6.6%), and 64,060 by 2050 (-11.6%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Hekinan

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1573 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1690 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #542 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 Hekinan, Aichi?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Hekinan has a population of 71,215.
Q.What is the population of Hekinan in 2026?
A.Hekinan's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 71,081. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (71,215) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (70,544).
Q.What is the projected population of Hekinan in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Hekinan's population is expected to be 70,544 in 2030, 67,699 in 2040, and 64,060 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Hekinan?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Hekinan's population is projected to change by -11.6%. The 10-year change is -2.6% and the 20-year change is -6.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Hekinan 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 Hekinan, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 24.0% to 33.7% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Hekinan?
A.Hekinan's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 24.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 33.7% 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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