Hyogo兵庫県
Nishiwaki 西脇市
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Nishiwaki, Hyogo, Japan has a population of 38,714 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 33,200 by 2030 and 23,993 by 2050 (a decrease of about 38.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 33.8% to 46.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
38,714
2030
(Projection)
33,200
▼ -14.2%
2040
(Projection)
28,441
▼ -26.5%
2050
(Projection)
23,993
▼ -38.0%
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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Nishiwaki Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38,714 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 35,626 | ▼ -8.0% | Projection |
| 2030 | 33,200 | ▼ -14.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 30,805 | ▼ -20.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 28,441 | ▼ -26.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 26,193 | ▼ -32.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 23,993 | ▼ -38.0% | Projection |
About Nishiwaki
Overview
Nishiwaki (西脇市) is a municipality in Hyogo, Japan, with a population of 38,714 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Nishiwaki
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishiwaki's population is expected to reach 33,200 by 2030 (-14.2%), 28,441 by 2040 (-26.5%), and 23,993 by 2050 (-38.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nishiwaki
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.7% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nishiwaki's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #793 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #775 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #819 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hyogo