Okayama岡山県
Higashi 岡山市東区
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Higashi, Okayama, Japan has a population of 88,572 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 87,274 by 2030 and 73,106 by 2050 (a decrease of about 21.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 31.0% in 2020 to 40.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
88,572
2030Projection
87,274
▼ -6.3%
2040Projection
80,368
▼ -13.7%
2050Projection
73,106
▼ -21.5%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Higashi Population Table (2010–2050)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96,948 | ▲ +4.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 95,577 | ▲ +2.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 93,108 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 88,572 | ▼ -4.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 87,274 | ▼ -6.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 83,938 | ▼ -9.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 80,368 | ▼ -13.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 76,718 | ▼ -17.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 73,106 | ▼ -21.5% | Projection |
About Higashi
Overview
Higashi (岡山市東区) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 88,572 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Higashi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashi's population is expected to reach 87,274 by 2030 (-6.3%), 80,368 by 2040 (-13.7%), and 73,106 by 2050 (-21.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Higashi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 31.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Higashi's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1314 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1264 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #458 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okayama
Earnings in Okayama (岡山県): Average salary in Okayama (岡山県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure