Hiroshima広島県
Takehara 竹原市
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Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 24,017 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 19,265 by 2030 and 11,636 by 2050 (a decrease of about 51.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.1% to 56.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
24,017
2030
(Projection)
19,265
▼ -19.8%
2040
(Projection)
15,160
▼ -36.9%
2050
(Projection)
11,636
▼ -51.6%
Other municipalities in Hiroshima (広島県)
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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Takehara Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,017 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 21,410 | ▼ -10.9% | Projection |
| 2030 | 19,265 | ▼ -19.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 17,183 | ▼ -28.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 15,160 | ▼ -36.9% | Projection |
| 2045 | 13,294 | ▼ -44.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 11,636 | ▼ -51.6% | Projection |
About Takehara
Overview
Takehara (竹原市) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 24,017 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Takehara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takehara's population is expected to reach 19,265 by 2030 (-19.8%), 15,160 by 2040 (-36.9%), and 11,636 by 2050 (-51.6%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Takehara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 56.1% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Takehara is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #277 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #234 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1039 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hiroshima