Miyagi宮城県
Onagawa 女川町
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
6,432
2030
(Projection)
5,102
▼ -20.7%
2040
(Projection)
3,972
▼ -38.2%
2050
(Projection)
3,062
▼ -52.4%
Other municipalities in Miyagi (宮城県)
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 Onagawa
Overview
Onagawa (女川町) is a municipality in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of 6,432 as of 2020.
Population Projection
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Onagawa's population is expected to reach 5,102 by 2030 (-20.7%), 3,972 by 2040 (-38.2%), and 3,062 by 2050 (-52.4%). 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 36.3% 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
Onagawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.