Hiroshima広島県
Sera 世羅町
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Sera, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 13,721 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 12,738 by 2030 and 8,767 by 2050 (a decrease of about 42.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.6% in 2020 to 49.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
13,721
2030Projection
12,738
▼ -15.8%
2040Projection
10,664
▼ -29.5%
2050Projection
8,767
▼ -42.0%
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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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Sera 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 | 22,483 | ▲ +48.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 22,306 | ▲ +47.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 21,684 | ▲ +43.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 20,735 | ▲ +37.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 19,690 | ▲ +30.2% | Census |
| 2005 | 18,866 | ▲ +24.7% | Census |
| 2010 | 17,549 | ▲ +16.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 16,337 | ▲ +8.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 15,125 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 13,721 | ▼ -9.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 12,738 | ▼ -15.8% | Projection |
| 2035 | 11,668 | ▼ -22.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 10,664 | ▼ -29.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 9,686 | ▼ -36.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 8,767 | ▼ -42.0% | Projection |
About Sera
Overview
Sera (世羅町) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 13,721 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Sera
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Sera's population is expected to reach 12,738 by 2030 (-15.8%), 10,664 by 2040 (-29.5%), and 8,767 by 2050 (-42.0%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Sera
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 49.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Sera is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #653 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #629 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1224 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