Fukushima福島県
Shirakawa 白河市
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Shirakawa, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 55,322 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 53,105 by 2030 and 40,370 by 2050 (a decrease of about 32.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 29.7% in 2020 to 44.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
55,322
2030
(Projection)
53,105
▼ -10.7%
2040
(Projection)
46,926
▼ -21.1%
2050
(Projection)
40,370
▼ -32.1%
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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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Shirakawa 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 | 60,253 | ▲ +1.3% | Census |
| 1985 | 62,596 | ▲ +5.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 63,839 | ▲ +7.3% | Census |
| 1995 | 65,155 | ▲ +9.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 66,048 | ▲ +11.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 65,707 | ▲ +10.4% | Census |
| 2010 | 64,704 | ▲ +8.8% | Census |
| 2015 | 61,913 | ▲ +4.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 59,491 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 55,322 | ▼ -7.0% | Census |
| 2030 | 53,105 | ▼ -10.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 50,040 | ▼ -15.9% | Projection |
| 2040 | 46,926 | ▼ -21.1% | Projection |
| 2045 | 43,705 | ▼ -26.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 40,370 | ▼ -32.1% | Projection |
About Shirakawa
Overview
Shirakawa (白河市) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 55,322 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shirakawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shirakawa's population is expected to reach 53,105 by 2030 (-10.7%), 46,926 by 2040 (-21.1%), and 40,370 by 2050 (-32.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shirakawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 29.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.3% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shirakawa's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #986 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #928 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #638 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukushima
Earnings in Fukushima (福島県): Average salary in Fukushima (福島県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure