Okayama岡山県
Takahashi 高梁市
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Takahashi, Okayama, Japan has a population of 29,101 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 22,377 by 2030 and 14,031 by 2050 (a decrease of about 51.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.0% to 51.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
29,101
2030
(Projection)
22,377
▼ -23.1%
2040
(Projection)
17,937
▼ -38.4%
2050
(Projection)
14,031
▼ -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.)
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Takahashi Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29,101 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 24,755 | ▼ -14.9% | Projection |
| 2030 | 22,377 | ▼ -23.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 20,142 | ▼ -30.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 17,937 | ▼ -38.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 15,861 | ▼ -45.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 14,031 | ▼ -51.8% | Projection |
About Takahashi
Overview
Takahashi (高梁市) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 29,101 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Takahashi
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 Rate of Takahashi
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.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okayama