Hyogo兵庫県
Akashi 明石市
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Akashi, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 303,838 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 300,637 by 2030 and 269,828 by 2050 (a decrease of about 11.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.9% to 35.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
303,838
2030
(Projection)
300,637
▼ -1.1%
2040
(Projection)
287,248
▼ -5.5%
2050
(Projection)
269,828
▼ -11.2%
Other municipalities in Hyogo (兵庫県)
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.)
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Akashi Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 303,838 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 305,438 | ▲ +0.5% | Projection |
| 2030 | 300,637 | ▼ -1.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 294,622 | ▼ -3.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 287,248 | ▼ -5.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 278,846 | ▼ -8.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 269,828 | ▼ -11.2% | Projection |
About Akashi
Overview
Akashi (明石市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 303,838 as of 2020.
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 (-1.1%), 287,248 by 2040 (-5.5%), and 269,828 by 2050 (-11.2%). 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 #1588 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1605 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #90 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo