Okinawa沖縄県
Nishihara 西原町
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Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan has a population of 35,270 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 34,389 by 2030 and 31,073 by 2050 (a decrease of about 11.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 21.7% in 2020 to 34.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
35,270
2030
(Projection)
34,389
▼ -1.7%
2040
(Projection)
32,970
▼ -5.8%
2050
(Projection)
31,073
▼ -11.2%
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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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Nishihara 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 | 16,305 | ▼ -53.4% | Census |
| 1985 | 21,981 | ▼ -37.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 25,489 | ▼ -27.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 28,516 | ▼ -18.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 32,777 | ▼ -6.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 33,733 | ▼ -3.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 34,766 | ▼ -0.6% | Census |
| 2015 | 34,508 | ▼ -1.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 34,984 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 35,270 | ▲ +0.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 34,389 | ▼ -1.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 33,750 | ▼ -3.5% | Projection |
| 2040 | 32,970 | ▼ -5.8% | Projection |
| 2045 | 32,069 | ▼ -8.3% | Projection |
| 2050 | 31,073 | ▼ -11.2% | Projection |
About Nishihara
Overview
Nishihara (西原町) is a municipality in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of 35,270 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nishihara
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishihara's population is expected to reach 34,389 by 2030 (-1.7%), 32,970 by 2040 (-5.8%), and 31,073 by 2050 (-11.2%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Nishihara
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 21.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 34.9% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Nishihara's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1589 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1622 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #832 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