Tochigi栃木県
Nakagawa 那珂川町
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Nakagawa, Tochigi, Japan has a population of 15,226 (2020 national census). IPSS projections estimate 11,978 by 2030 and 6,986 by 2050 (a decrease of about 54.1% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 39.7% to 59.4%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2020
(Census)
15,226
2030
(Projection)
11,978
▼ -21.3%
2040
(Projection)
9,393
▼ -38.3%
2050
(Projection)
6,986
▼ -54.1%
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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Nakagawa Population Projection Table (2020–2050)
Population by year, based on the national census and IPSS (2023) projections.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,226 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 13,371 | ▼ -12.2% | Projection |
| 2030 | 11,978 | ▼ -21.3% | Projection |
| 2035 | 10,665 | ▼ -30.0% | Projection |
| 2040 | 9,393 | ▼ -38.3% | Projection |
| 2045 | 8,149 | ▼ -46.5% | Projection |
| 2050 | 6,986 | ▼ -54.1% | Projection |
About Nakagawa
Overview
Nakagawa (那珂川町) is a municipality in Tochigi, Japan, with a population of 15,226 as of 2020.
Population Projection of Nakagawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Nakagawa's population is expected to reach 11,978 by 2030 (-21.3%), 9,393 by 2040 (-38.3%), and 6,986 by 2050 (-54.1%). The town is projected to lose more than half its population over 30 years.
Aging Rate of Nakagawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 39.7% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 59.4% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Nakagawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #191 out of 1916 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #127 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #1215 out of 1916 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Tochigi