Japan Population Decline Simulator

Fukushima福島県

Kawamata 川俣町

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Kawamata, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 10,841 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 9,430 by 2030 and 5,072 by 2050 (a decrease of about 58.3% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 42.2% in 2020 to 60.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)

2025

(Census)

10,841

2030

(Projection)

9,430

▼ -22.5%

2040

(Projection)

7,112

▼ -41.6%

2050

(Projection)

5,072

▼ -58.3%

Change vs. 2020 census

Elderly Rate (65+): 2020 42.2%→2050 60.4%

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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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Kawamata Population Table (1980–2050)

Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.

YearPopulationvs 2020Type
198021,099▲ +73.4%Census
198520,864▲ +71.4%Census
199020,001▲ +64.3%Census
199519,043▲ +56.5%Census
200017,751▲ +45.9%Census
200517,034▲ +40.0%Census
201015,569▲ +27.9%Census
201514,452▲ +18.8%Census
202012,170—Census
202510,841▼ -10.9%Census
20309,430▼ -22.5%Projection
20358,242▼ -32.3%Projection
20407,112▼ -41.6%Projection
20456,041▼ -50.4%Projection
20505,072▼ -58.3%Projection

About Kawamata

Overview

Kawamata (川俣町) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 10,841 as of 2025.

Population Projection of Kawamata

According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Kawamata's population is expected to reach 9,430 by 2030 (-22.5%), 7,112 by 2040 (-41.6%), and 5,072 by 2050 (-58.3%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.

Aging Rate of Kawamata

The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 42.2% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 60.4% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.

National Comparison

Kawamata is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.

National and Prefectural Rank

  • Population decline rate: Ranked #93 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
  • Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #91 out of 1903 nationwide.
  • Population size: Ranked #1315 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the current population of Kawamata, Fukushima?
A.According to the 2025 national census, Kawamata has a population of 10,841.
Q.What is the population of Kawamata in 2026?
A.Kawamata's population in 2026 is estimated at approximately 10,559. This is an interpolated reference value between the 2025 census (10,841) and the IPSS projection for 2030 (9,430).
Q.What is the projected population of Kawamata in the future?
A.According to IPSS projections, Kawamata's population is expected to be 9,430 in 2030, 7,112 in 2040, and 5,072 in 2050.
Q.What is the population decline rate of Kawamata?
A.Over the 30 years from 2020 to 2050, Kawamata's population is projected to change by -58.3%. The 10-year change is -22.5% and the 20-year change is -41.6%.
Q.Why is the population of Kawamata declining?
A.Nationwide, Japan's population decline is driven by natural decrease (deaths exceeding births) and, in regional municipalities, by net out-migration of young people to major metropolitan areas. In Kawamata, the share of residents aged 65+ is projected to rise from 42.2% to 60.4% by 2050, which further accelerates natural decrease.
Q.What is the aging rate of Kawamata?
A.Kawamata's aging rate (percentage aged 65 and over) is 42.2% as of 2020, projected to rise to 60.4% by 2050.
Q.Where does this population data come from?
A.Historical data is sourced from Japan's national census via the e-Stat API (Statistics Bureau of Japan). Future projections are from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) "Regional Population Projections 2023".
Q.Is the data up to date?
A.Historical data uses national census results through 2025. Future projections use the IPSS 2023 edition, which is based on the 2020 census.

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