Fukushima福島県
Nakajima 中島村
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Nakajima, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 4,500 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 4,469 by 2030 and 3,535 by 2050 (a decrease of about 27.6% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 30.3% in 2020 to 44.6%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
4,500
2030
(Projection)
4,469
▼ -8.5%
2040
(Projection)
4,024
▼ -17.6%
2050
(Projection)
3,535
▼ -27.6%
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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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Nakajima 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 | 4,448 | ▼ -8.9% | Census |
| 1985 | 4,681 | ▼ -4.2% | Census |
| 1990 | 4,885 | → 0.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 5,128 | ▲ +5.0% | Census |
| 2000 | 5,274 | ▲ +8.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 5,174 | ▲ +5.9% | Census |
| 2010 | 5,154 | ▲ +5.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 5,001 | ▲ +2.4% | Census |
| 2020 | 4,885 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 4,500 | ▼ -7.9% | Census |
| 2030 | 4,469 | ▼ -8.5% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,248 | ▼ -13.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,024 | ▼ -17.6% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,782 | ▼ -22.6% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,535 | ▼ -27.6% | Projection |
About Nakajima
Overview
Nakajima (中島村) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 4,500 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Nakajima
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakajima's population is expected to reach 4,469 by 2030 (-8.5%), 4,024 by 2040 (-17.6%), and 3,535 by 2050 (-27.6%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Nakajima
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 30.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.6% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Nakajima's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1128 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #906 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1619 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