Tochigi栃木県
Ashikaga 足利市
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Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 144,796 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 130,736 by 2030 and 100,047 by 2050 (a decrease of about 30.9% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 32.8% to 44.1%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
144,796
2030
(Projection)
130,736
▼ -9.7%
2040
(Projection)
115,259
▼ -20.4%
2050
(Projection)
100,047
▼ -30.9%
Other municipalities in Tochigi (栃木県)
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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Ashikaga Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 144,796 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 138,002 | ▼ -4.7% | Projection |
| 2030 | 130,736 | ▼ -9.7% | Projection |
| 2035 | 123,105 | ▼ -15.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 115,259 | ▼ -20.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 107,508 | ▼ -25.8% | Projection |
| 2050 | 100,047 | ▼ -30.9% | Projection |
About Ashikaga
Overview
Ashikaga (足利市) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 144,796 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Ashikaga
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Ashikaga's population is expected to reach 130,736 by 2030 (-9.7%), 115,259 by 2040 (-20.4%), and 100,047 by 2050 (-30.9%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Ashikaga
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 32.8% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 44.1% by 2050. Over 40% of residents will be elderly, significantly affecting healthcare and social services needs.
National Comparison
Ashikaga's population decline rate exceeds the national average.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #1026 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #939 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #281 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi