Oita大分県
Himeshima 姫島村
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
1,726
2030
(Projection)
1,272
▼ -26.3%
2040
(Projection)
883
▼ -48.8%
2050
(Projection)
558
▼ -67.7%
Other municipalities in Oita (大分県)
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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About Himeshima
Overview
Himeshima (姫島村) is a municipality in Oita, Japan, with a population of 1,726 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Himeshima's population is expected to reach 1,272 by 2030 (-26.3%), 883 by 2040 (-48.8%), and 558 by 2050 (-67.7%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 54.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 72.4% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Himeshima is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.