Fukushima福島県
Asakawa 浅川町
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Asakawa, Fukushima, Japan has a population of 5,423 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 5,054 by 2030 and 3,376 by 2050 (a decrease of about 44.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 34.1% in 2020 to 50.9%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
5,423
2030
(Projection)
5,054
▼ -16.3%
2040
(Projection)
4,199
▼ -30.4%
2050
(Projection)
3,376
▼ -44.1%
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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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Asakawa 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 | 7,488 | ▲ +24.1% | Census |
| 1985 | 7,621 | ▲ +26.3% | Census |
| 1990 | 7,727 | ▲ +28.0% | Census |
| 1995 | 7,625 | ▲ +26.3% | Census |
| 2000 | 7,484 | ▲ +24.0% | Census |
| 2005 | 7,272 | ▲ +20.5% | Census |
| 2010 | 6,888 | ▲ +14.1% | Census |
| 2015 | 6,577 | ▲ +9.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 6,036 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 5,423 | ▼ -10.2% | Census |
| 2030 | 5,054 | ▼ -16.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 4,610 | ▼ -23.6% | Projection |
| 2040 | 4,199 | ▼ -30.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 3,789 | ▼ -37.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 3,376 | ▼ -44.1% | Projection |
About Asakawa
Overview
Asakawa (浅川町) is a municipality in Fukushima, Japan, with a population of 5,423 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Asakawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Asakawa's population is expected to reach 5,054 by 2030 (-16.3%), 4,199 by 2040 (-30.4%), and 3,376 by 2050 (-44.1%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Asakawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 34.1% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.9% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Asakawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #559 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #505 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1570 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