Hiroshima広島県
Takehara 竹原市
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Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 21,739 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 19,265 by 2030 and 11,636 by 2050 (a decrease of about 51.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.1% in 2020 to 56.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
21,739
2030Projection
19,265
▼ -19.7%
2040Projection
15,160
▼ -36.8%
2050Projection
11,636
▼ -51.5%
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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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Takehara 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 | 36,895 | ▲ +53.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 36,286 | ▲ +51.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 34,771 | ▲ +44.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 33,451 | ▲ +39.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 31,935 | ▲ +33.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 30,657 | ▲ +27.8% | Census |
| 2010 | 28,644 | ▲ +19.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 26,426 | ▲ +10.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 23,993 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 21,739 | ▼ -9.4% | Census |
| 2030 | 19,265 | ▼ -19.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 17,183 | ▼ -28.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 15,160 | ▼ -36.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 13,294 | ▼ -44.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 11,636 | ▼ -51.5% | Projection |
About Takehara
Overview
Takehara (竹原市) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 21,739 as of 2025.
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 (-19.7%), 15,160 by 2040 (-36.8%), and 11,636 by 2050 (-51.5%). 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 #280 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #234 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1042 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