Hyogo兵庫県
Akashi 明石市
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Akashi, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 306,587 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 300,637 by 2030 and 269,828 by 2050 (a decrease of about 11.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.9% in 2020 to 35.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
306,587
2030
(Projection)
300,637
▼ -1.0%
2040
(Projection)
287,248
▼ -5.4%
2050
(Projection)
269,828
▼ -11.1%
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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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Akashi Population Table (1980–2050)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 254,869 | ▼ -16.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 263,363 | ▼ -13.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 270,722 | ▼ -10.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 287,606 | ▼ -5.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 293,117 | ▼ -3.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 291,027 | ▼ -4.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 290,959 | ▼ -4.2% | Census |
| 2015 | 293,409 | ▼ -3.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 303,601 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 306,587 | ▲ +1.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 300,637 | ▼ -1.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 294,622 | ▼ -3.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 287,248 | ▼ -5.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 278,846 | ▼ -8.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 269,828 | ▼ -11.1% | Projection |
About Akashi
Overview
Akashi (明石市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 306,587 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Akashi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Akashi's population is expected to reach 300,637 by 2030 (-1.0%), 287,248 by 2040 (-5.4%), and 269,828 by 2050 (-11.1%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Akashi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.9% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 35.2% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Akashi's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1590 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1605 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #84 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