Japan Population Decline Simulator

Okayama岡山県

Naka 岡山市中区

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

149,328

2030

(Projection)

148,406

-0.6%

2040

(Projection)

144,256

-3.4%

2050

(Projection)

137,611

-7.8%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 26.1%2050 34.7%

Other municipalities in Okayama (岡山県)

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Naka

Overview

Naka (岡山市中区) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 149,328 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Naka's population is expected to reach 148,406 by 2030 (-0.6%), 144,256 by 2040 (-3.4%), and 137,611 by 2050 (-7.8%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 34.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Naka's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1664 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1632 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #269 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Naka, Okayama?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Naka has a population of 149,328.
Q.What is the projected population of Naka in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Naka's population is expected to be 148,406 in 2030, 144,256 in 2040, and 137,611 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Naka?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Naka's population is projected to change by -7.8%. The 10-year change is -0.6% and the 20-year change is -3.4%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Naka?
A.Naka's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 26.1% as of 2020, projected to rise to 34.7% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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