Hokkaido北海道
Fukagawa 深川市
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Fukagawa, Hokkaido, Japan has a population of 17,671 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 16,006 by 2030 and 9,878 by 2050 (a decrease of about 50.7% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.7% in 2020 to 54.2%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
17,671
2030
(Projection)
16,006
▼ -20.1%
2040
(Projection)
12,675
▼ -36.7%
2050
(Projection)
9,878
▼ -50.7%
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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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Fukagawa 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 | 35,376 | ▲ +76.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 33,833 | ▲ +68.8% | Census |
| 1990 | 30,671 | ▲ +53.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 28,770 | ▲ +43.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 27,579 | ▲ +37.6% | Census |
| 2005 | 25,838 | ▲ +28.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 23,709 | ▲ +18.3% | Census |
| 2015 | 21,909 | ▲ +9.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 20,039 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 17,671 | ▼ -11.8% | Census |
| 2030 | 16,006 | ▼ -20.1% | Projection |
| 2035 | 14,281 | ▼ -28.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 12,675 | ▼ -36.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 11,209 | ▼ -44.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 9,878 | ▼ -50.7% | Projection |
About Fukagawa
Overview
Fukagawa (深川市) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 17,671 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Fukagawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Fukagawa's population is expected to reach 16,006 by 2030 (-20.1%), 12,675 by 2040 (-36.7%), and 9,878 by 2050 (-50.7%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Fukagawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 54.2% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Fukagawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #313 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #311 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1115 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Hokkaido
Earnings in Hokkaido (北海道): Average salary in Hokkaido (北海道) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure