Japan Population Decline Simulator

Aichi愛知県

Nishio 西尾市

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Nishio, Aichi, Japan has a population of 169,127 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 166,615 by 2030 and 154,392 by 2050 (a decrease of about 8.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 25.8% to 33.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2020

(Census)

169,127

2030

(Projection)

166,615

-1.5%

2040

(Projection)

161,483

-4.5%

2050

(Projection)

154,392

-8.7%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 25.8%2050 33.8%

Other municipalities in Aichi (愛知県)

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.

Nishio Population Projection Table (2020–2050)

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

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
2020169,127Census
2025168,300▼ -0.5%Projection
2030166,615▼ -1.5%Projection
2035164,363▼ -2.8%Projection
2040161,483▼ -4.5%Projection
2045158,092▼ -6.5%Projection
2050154,392▼ -8.7%Projection

About Nishio

Overview

Nishio (西尾市) is a municipality in Aichi, Japan, with a population of 169,127 as of 2020.

Population Projection of Nishio

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishio's population is expected to reach 166,615 by 2030 (-1.5%), 161,483 by 2040 (-4.5%), and 154,392 by 2050 (-8.7%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Nishio

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 25.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.8% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

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

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1650 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1681 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #227 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Aichi

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Nishio, Aichi?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Nishio has a population of 169,127.
Q.What is the population of Nishio in 2026?
A.Nishio's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 167,963. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2020 census (169,127) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (166,615).
Q.What is the projected population of Nishio in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Nishio's population is expected to be 166,615 in 2030, 161,483 in 2040, and 154,392 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Nishio?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Nishio's population is projected to change by -8.7%. The 10-year change is -1.5% and the 20-year change is -4.5%.
Q.Why is the population of Nishio 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 Nishio, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 25.8% to 33.8% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Nishio?
A.Nishio's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 25.8% as of 2020, projected to rise to 33.8% 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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