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Higashi 札幌市東区

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Higashi, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 261,091 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 263,219 by 2030 and 239,347 by 2050 (a decrease of about 9.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 26.3% in 2020 to 37.5%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025년

(실적)

261,091명

2030년

(추계)

263,219명

▼ -0.8%

2040년

(추계)

253,995명

▼ -4.3%

2050년

(추계)

239,347명

▼ -9.8%

Change vs. 2020 census

고령화율(65세 이상): 2020년 26.3%→2050년 37.5%

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데이터 출처

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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.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
1980213,310▼ -19.6%Census
1985224,539▼ -15.4%Census
1990232,999▼ -12.2%Census
1995241,319▼ -9.1%Census
2000248,950▼ -6.2%Census
2005253,996▼ -4.3%Census
2010255,873▼ -3.6%Census
2015261,912▼ -1.3%Census
2020265,379—Census
2025261,091▼ -1.6%Census
2030263,219▼ -0.8%Projection
2035259,561▼ -2.2%Projection
2040253,995▼ -4.3%Projection
2045247,031▼ -6.9%Projection
2050239,347▼ -9.8%Projection

About Higashi

Overview

Higashi (札幌市東区) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 261,091 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 263,219 by 2030 (-0.8%), 253,995 by 2040 (-4.3%), and 239,347 by 2050 (-9.8%). A modest population change is expected.

Aging Rate of Higashi

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 26.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.5% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.

National Comparison

Higashi's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #1622 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1433 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #112 out of 1917 nationwide.
  • Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hokkaido

Hokkaido (北海道)의 소득 수준: Hokkaido (北海道)의 평균 연봉(연령·성별·기업 규모별)jpsalary / 후생노동성 임금구조 기본통계조사

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Higashi, Hokkaido?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Higashi has a population of 261,091.
Q.What is the population of Higashi in 2026?
A.Higashi's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 261,517. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (261,091) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (263,219).
Q.What is the projected population of Higashi in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Higashi's population is expected to be 263,219 in 2030, 253,995 in 2040, and 239,347 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Higashi?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Higashi's population is projected to change by -9.8%. The 10-year change is -0.8% and the 20-year change is -4.3%.
Q.Why is the population of Higashi declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Higashi, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 26.3% to 37.5% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Higashi?
A.Higashi's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 26.3% as of 2020, projected to rise to 37.5% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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