Miyazaki宮崎県
Takaharu 高原町
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Takaharu, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 7,689 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 7,266 by 2030 and 4,797 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.5% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.1% in 2020 to 51.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
7,689
2030Projection
7,266
▼ -15.9%
2040Projection
5,997
▼ -30.6%
2050Projection
4,797
▼ -44.5%
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Takaharu 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 | 12,579 | ▲ +45.6% | Census |
| 1985 | 12,455 | ▲ +44.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 11,984 | ▲ +38.7% | Census |
| 1995 | 11,619 | ▲ +34.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 11,254 | ▲ +30.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 10,623 | ▲ +23.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 10,000 | ▲ +15.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 9,300 | ▲ +7.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 8,639 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 7,689 | ▼ -11.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 7,266 | ▼ -15.9% | Projection |
| 2035 | 6,620 | ▼ -23.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 5,997 | ▼ -30.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 5,384 | ▼ -37.7% | Projection |
| 2050 | 4,797 | ▼ -44.5% | Projection |
About Takaharu
Overview
Takaharu (高原町) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 7,689 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Takaharu
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takaharu's population is expected to reach 7,266 by 2030 (-15.9%), 5,997 by 2040 (-30.6%), and 4,797 by 2050 (-44.5%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Takaharu
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 51.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Takaharu is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #550 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #432 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1438 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Miyazaki
Earnings in Miyazaki (宮崎県): Average salary in Miyazaki (宮崎県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure