Japan Population Decline Simulator

Okayama岡山県

Takahashi 高梁市

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

29,101

2030

(Projection)

22,377

-23.1%

2040

(Projection)

17,937

-38.4%

2050

(Projection)

14,031

-51.8%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 41%2050 51.8%

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 Takahashi

Overview

Takahashi (高梁市) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 29,101 as of 2020.

Population Projection

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takahashi's population is expected to reach 22,377 by 2030 (-23.1%), 17,937 by 2040 (-38.4%), and 14,031 by 2050 (-51.8%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Outlook

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 41.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.8% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Takahashi is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #271 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #437 out of 1916 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #951 out of 1916 nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Takahashi, Okayama?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Takahashi has a population of 29,101.
Q.What is the projected population of Takahashi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Takahashi's population is expected to be 22,377 in 2030, 17,937 in 2040, and 14,031 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Takahashi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Takahashi's population is projected to change by -51.8%. The 10-year change is -23.1% and the 20-year change is -38.4%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Takahashi?
A.Takahashi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 41.0% as of 2020, projected to rise to 51.8% 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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