Okinawa沖縄県
Higashi 東村
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Higashi, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 1,510 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 1,448 by 2030 and 1,128 by 2050 (a decrease of about 29.4% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 36.7% in 2020 to 45.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
1,510
2030
(Projection)
1,448
▼ -9.4%
2040
(Projection)
1,290
▼ -19.3%
2050
(Projection)
1,128
▼ -29.4%
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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 | 2,067 | ▲ +29.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 2,134 | ▲ +33.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 1,891 | ▲ +18.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 1,963 | ▲ +22.8% | Census |
| 2000 | 1,867 | ▲ +16.8% | Census |
| 2005 | 1,825 | ▲ +14.2% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,794 | ▲ +12.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,720 | ▲ +7.6% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,598 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,510 | ▼ -5.5% | Census |
| 2030 | 1,448 | ▼ -9.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 1,370 | ▼ -14.3% | Projection |
| 2040 | 1,290 | ▼ -19.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 1,215 | ▼ -24.0% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,128 | ▼ -29.4% | Projection |
About Higashi
Overview
Higashi (東村) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 1,510 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 1,448 by 2030 (-9.4%), 1,290 by 2040 (-19.3%), and 1,128 by 2050 (-29.4%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Higashi
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 36.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 45.0% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Higashi's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1077 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #890 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1835 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Okinawa
Earnings in Okinawa (沖縄県): Average salary in Okinawa (沖縄県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure