Hokkaido北海道
Kamikawa 上川町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
3,502
2030
(Projection)
2,600
▼ -25.8%
2040
(Projection)
1,880
▼ -46.3%
2050
(Projection)
1,338
▼ -61.8%
Other municipalities in Hokkaido (北海道)
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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About Kamikawa
Overview
Kamikawa (上川町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 3,502 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kamikawa's population is expected to reach 2,600 by 2030 (-25.8%), 1,880 by 2040 (-46.3%), and 1,338 by 2050 (-61.8%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 44.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 46.8% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Kamikawa is among the most rapidly declining municipalities in Japan.