Fukushima福島県
Nishigou 西郷村
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Nishigou, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 20,740 (2025 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% in 2020 to 37.3%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
20,740
2030
(Projection)
20,478
▼ -1.6%
2040
(Projection)
19,630
▼ -5.7%
2050
(Projection)
18,313
▼ -12.0%
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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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Nishigou 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 | 12,744 | ▼ -38.8% | Census |
| 1985 | 14,622 | ▼ -29.7% | Census |
| 1990 | 16,194 | ▼ -22.2% | Census |
| 1995 | 17,920 | ▼ -13.9% | Census |
| 2000 | 18,642 | ▼ -10.4% | Census |
| 2005 | 19,494 | ▼ -6.3% | Census |
| 2010 | 19,767 | ▼ -5.0% | Census |
| 2015 | 20,322 | ▼ -2.3% | Census |
| 2020 | 20,808 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 20,740 | ▼ -0.3% | Census |
| 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 20,740 as of 2025.
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 #1061 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