Yamagata山形県
Nishikawa 西川町
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Nishikawa, Yamagata, Japan has a population of 4,251 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 3,735 by 2030 and 1,987 by 2050 (a decrease of about 59.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 45.7% in 2020 to 60.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
4,251
2030
(Projection)
3,735
▼ -24.6%
2040
(Projection)
2,789
▼ -43.7%
2050
(Projection)
1,987
▼ -59.9%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Nishikawa 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 | 9,473 | ▲ +91.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 9,511 | ▲ +91.9% | Census |
| 1990 | 8,554 | ▲ +72.6% | Census |
| 1995 | 8,208 | ▲ +65.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 7,452 | ▲ +50.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 6,917 | ▲ +39.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 6,270 | ▲ +26.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 5,636 | ▲ +13.7% | Census |
| 2020 | 4,956 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,251 | ▼ -14.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 3,735 | ▼ -24.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 3,239 | ▼ -34.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 2,789 | ▼ -43.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 2,374 | ▼ -52.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 1,987 | ▼ -59.9% | Projection |
About Nishikawa
Overview
Nishikawa (西川町) is a municipality in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of 4,251 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nishikawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishikawa's population is expected to reach 3,735 by 2030 (-24.6%), 2,789 by 2040 (-43.7%), and 1,987 by 2050 (-59.9%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Nishikawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 45.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 60.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Nishikawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #70 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #105 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1641 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Yamagata
Earnings in Yamagata (山形県): Average salary in Yamagata (山形県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure