Fukushima福島県
Shirakawa 白河市
Data last updated:
2020
(Census)
59,531
2030
(Projection)
53,105
▼ -10.8%
2040
(Projection)
46,926
▼ -21.2%
2050
(Projection)
40,370
▼ -32.2%
Other municipalities in Fukushima (福島県)
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 Shirakawa
Overview
Shirakawa (白河市) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 59,531 as of 2020.
Population Projection
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 (-10.8%), 46,926 by 2040 (-21.2%), and 40,370 by 2050 (-32.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Outlook
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.