Osaka大阪府
Higashi 堺市東区
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Higashi, Osaka, Japan has a population of 83,994 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 81,092 by 2030 and 70,440 by 2050 (a decrease of about 17.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.0% in 2020 to 36.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
83,994
2030
(Projection)
81,092
▼ -4.6%
2040
(Projection)
75,642
▼ -11.1%
2050
(Projection)
70,440
▼ -17.2%
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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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Higashi Population Table (2010–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85,444 | ▲ +0.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 85,189 | ▲ +0.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 85,043 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 83,994 | ▼ -1.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 81,092 | ▼ -4.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 78,411 | ▼ -7.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 75,642 | ▼ -11.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 72,987 | ▼ -14.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 70,440 | ▼ -17.2% | Projection |
About Higashi
Overview
Higashi (堺市東区) is a municipality in Osaka, Japan, with a population of 83,994 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Higashi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashi's population is expected to reach 81,092 by 2030 (-4.6%), 75,642 by 2040 (-11.1%), and 70,440 by 2050 (-17.2%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Higashi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 36.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Higashi's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1430 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1519 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #476 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Osaka
Earnings in Osaka (大阪府): Average salary in Osaka (大阪府) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure