Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukuoka福岡県

Higashi 福岡市東区

Data last updated:

2020

(Census)

322,683

2030

(Projection)

337,419

+4.6%

2040

(Projection)

342,329

+6.1%

2050

(Projection)

336,456

+4.3%

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 22.2%2050 30.9%

Other municipalities in Fukuoka (福岡県)

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.)

* This service uses the e-Stat API but its content is not guaranteed by the Japanese government.

About Higashi

Overview

Higashi (福岡市東区) is a municipality in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of 322,683 as of 2020.

Population Projection

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 Outlook

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Higashi, Fukuoka?
A.According to the 2020 national census, Higashi has a population of 322,683.
Q.What is the projected population of Higashi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Higashi's population is expected to be 337,419 in 2030, 342,329 in 2040, and 336,456 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Higashi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Higashi's population is projected to change by +4.3%. The 10-year change is +4.6% and the 20-year change is +6.1%.
Q.What is the aging rate of Higashi?
A.Higashi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 22.2% as of 2020, projected to rise to 30.9% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses the 2020 national census results. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition. Data will be updated as new census results become available.

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