Hokkaido北海道
Higashikawa 東川町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
8,315
2030
(Projection)
8,059
▼ -3.1%
2040
(Projection)
7,607
▼ -8.5%
2050
(Projection)
7,088
▼ -14.8%
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 Higashikawa
Overview
Higashikawa (東川町) is a municipality in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of 8,315 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Higashikawa's population is expected to reach 8,059 by 2030 (-3.1%), 7,607 by 2040 (-8.5%), and 7,088 by 2050 (-14.8%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Outlook
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 33.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 40.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Higashikawa's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.