Hiroshima広島県
Akitakata 安芸高田市
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Akitakata, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 24,694 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 22,197 by 2030 and 14,775 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.0% in 2020 to 52.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
24,694
2030Projection
22,197
▼ -16.1%
2040Projection
18,398
▼ -30.4%
2050Projection
14,775
▼ -44.1%
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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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Akitakata 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 | 36,984 | ▲ +39.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 36,929 | ▲ +39.6% | Census |
| 1990 | 36,115 | ▲ +36.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 35,821 | ▲ +35.4% | Census |
| 2000 | 34,439 | ▲ +30.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 33,096 | ▲ +25.1% | Census |
| 2010 | 31,487 | ▲ +19.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 29,488 | ▲ +11.5% | Census |
| 2020 | 26,448 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 24,694 | ▼ -6.6% | Census |
| 2030 | 22,197 | ▼ -16.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 20,283 | ▼ -23.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 18,398 | ▼ -30.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 16,515 | ▼ -37.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 14,775 | ▼ -44.1% | Projection |
About Akitakata
Overview
Akitakata (安芸高田市) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 24,694 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Akitakata
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Akitakata's population is expected to reach 22,197 by 2030 (-16.1%), 18,398 by 2040 (-30.4%), and 14,775 by 2050 (-44.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Akitakata
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.0% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.3% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Akitakata is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #560 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #409 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #996 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