Hyogo兵庫県
Ashiya 芦屋市
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Ashiya, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 91,552 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 91,013 by 2030 and 82,479 by 2050 (a decrease of about 12.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.3% in 2020 to 42.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
91,552
2030
(Projection)
91,013
▼ -3.1%
2040
(Projection)
86,875
▼ -7.5%
2050
(Projection)
82,479
▼ -12.2%
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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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Ashiya 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 | 81,745 | ▼ -13.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 87,127 | ▼ -7.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 87,524 | ▼ -6.8% | Census |
| 1995 | 75,032 | ▼ -20.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 83,834 | ▼ -10.7% | Census |
| 2005 | 90,590 | ▼ -3.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 93,238 | ▼ -0.7% | Census |
| 2015 | 95,350 | ▲ +1.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 93,922 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 91,552 | ▼ -2.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 91,013 | ▼ -3.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 88,956 | ▼ -5.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 86,875 | ▼ -7.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 84,738 | ▼ -9.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 82,479 | ▼ -12.2% | Projection |
About Ashiya
Overview
Ashiya (芦屋市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 91,552 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Ashiya
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ashiya's population is expected to reach 91,013 by 2030 (-3.1%), 86,875 by 2040 (-7.5%), and 82,479 by 2050 (-12.2%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Ashiya
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 42.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Ashiya's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1564 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1087 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #448 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