Fukuoka福岡県
Higashi 福岡市東区
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Higashi, Fukuoka, Japan has a population of 339,502 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 337,419 by 2030 and 336,456 by 2050 (an increase of about 4.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 22.2% in 2020 to 30.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
339,502
2030
(Projection)
337,419
▲ +4.6%
2040
(Projection)
342,329
▲ +6.1%
2050
(Projection)
336,456
▲ +4.3%
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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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Higashi 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 | 197,197 | ▼ -38.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 218,961 | ▼ -32.1% | Census |
| 1990 | 247,356 | ▼ -23.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 261,541 | ▼ -18.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 269,307 | ▼ -16.5% | Census |
| 2005 | 274,481 | ▼ -14.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 292,199 | ▼ -9.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 306,015 | ▼ -5.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 322,503 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 339,502 | ▲ +5.3% | Census |
| 2030 | 337,419 | ▲ +4.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 341,566 | ▲ +5.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 342,329 | ▲ +6.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 340,201 | ▲ +5.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 336,456 | ▲ +4.3% | Projection |
About Higashi
Overview
Higashi (福岡市東区) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 339,502 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Higashi
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashi's population is expected to reach 337,419 by 2030 (+4.6%), 342,329 by 2040 (+6.1%), and 336,456 by 2050 (+4.3%). Higashi is among the rare Japanese municipalities projected to see population growth.
Aging Rate of Higashi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 22.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 30.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Higashi's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1850 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1812 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #76 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukuoka
Earnings in Fukuoka (福岡県): Average salary in Fukuoka (福岡県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure