Okayama岡山県
Takahashi 高梁市
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Takahashi, Okayama, Japan has a population of 25,546 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 22,377 by 2030 and 14,031 by 2050 (a decrease of about 51.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 41.0% in 2020 to 51.8%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
25,546
2030Projection
22,377
▼ -23.0%
2040Projection
17,937
▼ -38.3%
2050Projection
14,031
▼ -51.7%
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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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Takahashi Population Table (1980–2050)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 47,013 | ▲ +61.7% | Census |
| 1985 | 45,760 | ▲ +57.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 44,039 | ▲ +51.5% | Census |
| 1995 | 43,115 | ▲ +48.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 41,077 | ▲ +41.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 38,799 | ▲ +33.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 34,963 | ▲ +20.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 32,075 | ▲ +10.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 29,072 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 25,546 | ▼ -12.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 22,377 | ▼ -23.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 20,142 | ▼ -30.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 17,937 | ▼ -38.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 15,861 | ▼ -45.4% | Projection |
| 2050 | 14,031 | ▼ -51.7% | Projection |
About Takahashi
Overview
Takahashi (高梁市) is a municipality in Okayama, Japan, with a population of 25,546 as of 2025.
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 (-23.0%), 17,937 by 2040 (-38.3%), and 14,031 by 2050 (-51.7%). 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 #272 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #437 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #979 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