Fukushima福島県
Shouwa 昭和村
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Shouwa, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 1,063 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 960 by 2030 and 670 by 2050 (a decrease of about 46.2% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 55.6% in 2020 to 48.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
1,063
2030
(Projection)
960
▼ -23.0%
2040
(Projection)
791
▼ -36.5%
2050
(Projection)
670
▼ -46.2%
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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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Shouwa 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 | 2,629 | ▲ +111.0% | Census |
| 1985 | 2,374 | ▲ +90.5% | Census |
| 1990 | 2,167 | ▲ +73.9% | Census |
| 1995 | 2,025 | ▲ +62.5% | Census |
| 2000 | 1,874 | ▲ +50.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 1,632 | ▲ +31.0% | Census |
| 2010 | 1,500 | ▲ +20.4% | Census |
| 2015 | 1,322 | ▲ +6.1% | Census |
| 2020 | 1,246 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 1,063 | ▼ -14.7% | Census |
| 2030 | 960 | ▼ -23.0% | Projection |
| 2035 | 864 | ▼ -30.7% | Projection |
| 2040 | 791 | ▼ -36.5% | Projection |
| 2045 | 722 | ▼ -42.1% | Projection |
| 2050 | 670 | ▼ -46.2% | Projection |
About Shouwa
Overview
Shouwa (昭和村) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 1,063 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Shouwa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Shouwa's population is expected to reach 960 by 2030 (-23.0%), 791 by 2040 (-36.5%), and 670 by 2050 (-46.2%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Shouwa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 55.6% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 48.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Shouwa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #481 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #680 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1870 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