Miyazaki宮崎県
Takachiho 高千穂町
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Takachiho, Miyazaki, Japan has a population of 10,366 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,231 by 2030 and 5,833 by 2050 (a decrease of about 49.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 43.1% in 2020 to 52.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025Census
10,366
2030Projection
9,231
▼ -20.7%
2040Projection
7,436
▼ -36.1%
2050Projection
5,833
▼ -49.9%
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Takachiho 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 | 19,957 | ▲ +71.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 19,170 | ▲ +64.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 18,093 | ▲ +55.4% | Census |
| 1995 | 16,780 | ▲ +44.1% | Census |
| 2000 | 15,843 | ▲ +36.1% | Census |
| 2005 | 14,778 | ▲ +26.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 13,723 | ▲ +17.9% | Census |
| 2015 | 12,755 | ▲ +9.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 11,642 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 10,366 | ▼ -11.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 9,231 | ▼ -20.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 8,291 | ▼ -28.8% | Projection |
| 2040 | 7,436 | ▼ -36.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 6,610 | ▼ -43.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 5,833 | ▼ -49.9% | Projection |
About Takachiho
Overview
Takachiho (高千穂町) is a municipality in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of 10,366 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Takachiho
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Takachiho's population is expected to reach 9,231 by 2030 (-20.7%), 7,436 by 2040 (-36.1%), and 5,833 by 2050 (-49.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Takachiho
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 43.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 52.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Takachiho is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #350 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #377 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1335 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