Hyogo兵庫県
Nishi 神戸市西区
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Nishi, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 227,894 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 218,123 by 2030 and 171,586 by 2050 (a decrease of about 28.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 28.4% in 2020 to 45.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
227,894
2030
(Projection)
218,123
▼ -8.7%
2040
(Projection)
196,307
▼ -17.8%
2050
(Projection)
171,586
▼ -28.2%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Nishi Population Table (1985–2050)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 110,774 | ▼ -53.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 158,580 | ▼ -33.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 222,163 | ▼ -7.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 235,758 | ▼ -1.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 243,637 | ▲ +2.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 249,298 | ▲ +4.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 245,782 | ▲ +2.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 238,877 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 227,894 | ▼ -4.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 218,123 | ▼ -8.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 207,894 | ▼ -13.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 196,307 | ▼ -17.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 184,015 | ▼ -23.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 171,586 | ▼ -28.2% | Projection |
About Nishi
Overview
Nishi (神戸市西区) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 227,894 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nishi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishi's population is expected to reach 218,123 by 2030 (-8.7%), 196,307 by 2040 (-17.8%), and 171,586 by 2050 (-28.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nishi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 28.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nishi's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1113 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #839 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #147 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo
Earnings in Hyogo (兵庫県): Average salary in Hyogo (兵庫県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure