Hiroshima広島県
Mashinaka 広島市中区
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Mashinaka, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 144,150 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 145,490 by 2030 and 137,880 by 2050 (a decrease of about 3.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 24.4% in 2020 to 33.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
144,150
2030Projection
145,490
▲ +2.0%
2040Projection
143,342
▲ +0.5%
2050Projection
137,880
▼ -3.4%
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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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Mashinaka 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 | 138,486 | ▼ -3.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 135,883 | ▼ -4.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 134,651 | ▼ -5.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 128,360 | ▼ -10.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 124,719 | ▼ -12.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 127,763 | ▼ -10.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 130,482 | ▼ -8.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 136,640 | ▼ -4.2% | Census |
| 2020 | 142,699 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 144,150 | ▲ +1.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 145,490 | ▲ +2.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 144,887 | ▲ +1.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 143,342 | ▲ +0.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 140,875 | ▼ -1.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 137,880 | ▼ -3.4% | Projection |
About Mashinaka
Overview
Mashinaka (広島市中区) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 144,150 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Mashinaka
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Mashinaka's population is expected to reach 145,490 by 2030 (+2.0%), 143,342 by 2040 (+0.5%), and 137,880 by 2050 (-3.4%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Mashinaka
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 24.4% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 33.4% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Mashinaka's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1746 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1713 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #278 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hiroshima
Earnings in Hiroshima (広島県): Average salary in Hiroshima (広島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure