Hiroshima広島県
Jinsekikougen 神石高原町
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Jinsekikougen, Hiroshima, Japan has a population of 8,259 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 6,434 by 2030 and 3,818 by 2050 (a decrease of about 53.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 49.2% to 55.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
8,259
2030
(Projection)
6,434
▼ -22.1%
2040
(Projection)
5,020
▼ -39.2%
2050
(Projection)
3,818
▼ -53.8%
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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Jinsekikougen Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,259 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 7,302 | ▼ -11.6% | Projection |
| 2030 | 6,434 | ▼ -22.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 5,688 | ▼ -31.1% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,020 | ▼ -39.2% | Projection |
| 2045 | 4,388 | ▼ -46.9% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,818 | ▼ -53.8% | Projection |
About Jinsekikougen
Overview
Jinsekikougen (神石高原町) is a municipality in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of 8,259 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Jinsekikougen
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Jinsekikougen's population is expected to reach 6,434 by 2030 (-22.1%), 5,020 by 2040 (-39.2%), and 3,818 by 2050 (-53.8%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Jinsekikougen
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 49.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 55.4% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Jinsekikougen is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #200 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #262 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1451 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hiroshima