Hiroshima広島県
Higashihiroshima 東広島市
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Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 198,502 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 196,148 by 2030 and 179,511 by 2050 (a decrease of about 8.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 23.5% in 2020 to 32.7%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
198,502
2030Projection
196,148
▼ -0.2%
2040Projection
189,501
▼ -3.6%
2050Projection
179,511
▼ -8.7%
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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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Higashihiroshima 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 | 120,871 | ▼ -38.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 131,159 | ▼ -33.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 142,088 | ▼ -27.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 165,153 | ▼ -16.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 175,346 | ▼ -10.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 184,430 | ▼ -6.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 190,135 | ▼ -3.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 192,907 | ▼ -1.9% | Census |
| 2020 | 196,608 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 198,502 | ▲ +1.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 196,148 | ▼ -0.2% | Projection |
| 2035 | 193,595 | ▼ -1.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 189,501 | ▼ -3.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 184,581 | ▼ -6.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 179,511 | ▼ -8.7% | Projection |
About Higashihiroshima
Overview
Higashihiroshima (東広島市) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 198,502 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Higashihiroshima
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashihiroshima's population is expected to reach 196,148 by 2030 (-0.2%), 189,501 by 2040 (-3.6%), and 179,511 by 2050 (-8.7%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Higashihiroshima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 23.5% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 32.7% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Higashihiroshima's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1649 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1750 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #180 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