Fukushima福島県
Nishigou 西郷村
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Nishigou, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 20,809 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 20,478 by 2030 and 18,313 by 2050 (a decrease of about 12.0% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 25.1% to 37.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
20,809
2030
(Projection)
20,478
▼ -1.6%
2040
(Projection)
19,630
▼ -5.7%
2050
(Projection)
18,313
▼ -12.0%
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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Nishigou Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,809 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 20,695 | ▼ -0.5% | Projection |
| 2030 | 20,478 | ▼ -1.6% | Projection |
| 2035 | 20,099 | ▼ -3.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 19,630 | ▼ -5.7% | Projection |
| 2045 | 19,027 | ▼ -8.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 18,313 | ▼ -12.0% | Projection |
About Nishigou
Overview
Nishigou (西郷村) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 20,809 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Nishigou
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nishigou's population is expected to reach 20,478 by 2030 (-1.6%), 19,630 by 2040 (-5.7%), and 18,313 by 2050 (-12.0%). A modest population change is expected.
Aging Rate of Nishigou
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 25.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 37.3% by 2050. The aging rate will remain below the most severe Japanese averages.
National Comparison
Nishigou's demographic trajectory is similar to the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1565 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #1451 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1087 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Fukushima